ICPH Releases "A New Path: An Immediate Plan to Reduce Family Homelessness"

NEW YORK (February 13, 2012) – To reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for homeless parents and children in New York City and throughout the country, ICPH released A New Path: An Immediate Plan to Reduce Family Homelessness. Feedback is encouraged. After you've read the plan, send your thoughts and opinions to comments@IPCHusa.org.

Reflecting on decades of experience in government and research, ICPH President and CEO Ralph da Costa Nunez discusses the state of poverty in America today. Touching on the changing demographics of the population living in poverty, the stark increase in the size of the that population in recent years, and widening income disparities in New York City, Dr. Nunez offers a snapshot of ICPH's work.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates; New York City Department of Homeless Services, Critical Activities Report: Families with Children Services—Fiscal Year 2010.