Launch Event: The Dynamics of Family Homelessness in New York City

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Join us for a breakfast conversation with leaders in the field and the launch of our latest publication, On the Map: The Dynamics of Family Homelessness in New York City.

Family homelessness is a complex and growing issue. In New York City, there are more than 12,000 families living in shelter and many more living “doubled-up.” In response to the growing epidemic, the Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness created On the Map: The Dynamics of Family Homelessness in New York City. Since its original launch in 2016, On the Map has proved to be an easy-to-use resource for policymakers, budget analysts, service providers, community leaders, and organizations.

Panelists will delve into the new data in On the Map to provide a comprehensive look at the issues that homeless and at-risk families face, in addition to opening the conversation about the factors that affect homeless and at-risk families in each of the city’s 51 council districts and 59 community districts.

Opening Remarks

Ralph da Costa Nunez, PhD
President and CEO, Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness

Panel Moderator

Mirela Iverac
Reporter, WNYC

Panelists

Jennifer Erb-Downward
Principal Policy Analyst, Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness

Kelly Coyne
Vice President for Domestic Violence Shelters, Safe Horizon

Diana Noriega
Chief Program Officer, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families

DW Gibson
Journalist and Author

Abe Fernandez
Co-Director, South Bronx Rising Together and Director of Collective Impact, The Children’s Aid Society

Thursday, April 20, 2017

9:00 a.m.     Breakfast
9:30 a.m.     Speakers, Q&A, and Conversation

St. John’s University, Manhattan Campus
101 Astor Place (East 8th St, at 3rd Ave.)
6, R, and W trains