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#social-services

NYC LGBT

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.

US politics

Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget

Trump's budget proposal suggests $163 billion in cuts, targeting climate, education, and health programs, impacting vulnerable populations.

Digital life

Nonprofits Fear Federal Grants Freeze Could Stop Critical Charity Work

Federal funding freeze causing panic among nonprofits and vulnerable groups reliant on government assistance.

US news

Order to pause federal spending creates deep uncertainty for schools, nonprofits and companies.

Trump's order aims to eliminate federal spending on programs counter to his ideological beliefs.

The halt in funding has immediate practical implications for essential services across the country.

NYC LGBT

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.

US politics

Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget

Trump's budget proposal suggests $163 billion in cuts, targeting climate, education, and health programs, impacting vulnerable populations.

more#trump-administration

Digital life

Nonprofits Fear Federal Grants Freeze Could Stop Critical Charity Work

Federal funding freeze causing panic among nonprofits and vulnerable groups reliant on government assistance.

#santa-clara-county

fromwww.mercurynews.com

SF politics

Bracing for federal cuts, Santa Clara County executive pulls millions in federal funds out of the upcoming budget

Santa Clara County is proactively managing its budget in anticipation of potential federal funding cuts to social services.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

SF parents

Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County may lay off staff to manage a $476 million budget deficit amid potential federal and state funding cuts.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

SF politics

Bracing for federal cuts, Santa Clara County executive pulls millions in federal funds out of the upcoming budget

Santa Clara County is proactively managing its budget in anticipation of potential federal funding cuts to social services.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

SF parents

Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County may lay off staff to manage a $476 million budget deficit amid potential federal and state funding cuts.

more#santa-clara-county

#housing-policy

White House proposes elimination of Section 8 housing vouchers

The White House's rental assistance reform may lead to increased homelessness due to funding cuts and reduced local control.

Cities are concerned about the depth of proposed HUD cuts

Cuts to HUD could lead to significant job losses and negatively impact social services in major cities.

NYC real estate

Six Things to Know About Permanent Supportive Housing

Permanent supportive housing addresses chronic homelessness through affordable housing and on-site social services.

White House proposes elimination of Section 8 housing vouchers

The White House's rental assistance reform may lead to increased homelessness due to funding cuts and reduced local control.

Cities are concerned about the depth of proposed HUD cuts

Cuts to HUD could lead to significant job losses and negatively impact social services in major cities.

NYC real estate

Six Things to Know About Permanent Supportive Housing

Permanent supportive housing addresses chronic homelessness through affordable housing and on-site social services.

Yet another avoidable ACS tragedy takes an innocent child

The tragic case of Lisa Cotton highlights the need for more rigorous child protection oversight despite accusations of racism.

from48hills.org

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.

Mission District

Day 56 of the 16th St. crackdown: Albion Street stands apart

Active community involvement can drastically improve neighborhood conditions.

NYC parents

fromNew York Post

Yet another avoidable ACS tragedy takes an innocent child

The tragic case of Lisa Cotton highlights the need for more rigorous child protection oversight despite accusations of racism.

from48hills.org

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.

Mission District

Day 56 of the 16th St. crackdown: Albion Street stands apart

Active community involvement can drastically improve neighborhood conditions.

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

New York City's FY 2026 budget may face significant cuts due to uncertainty in federal funding, threatening essential services for vulnerable populations.

Eric Adams' 'best budget ever' by the numbers

Mayor Eric Adams proposes a $115 billion budget, emphasizing increased social services and education funding, while facing economic uncertainties.

How New York City Routinely Fails to Pay the Nonprofits It Relies On

New York City nonprofits are struggling with over $1 billion in unpaid invoices for essential services.

Eric Adams to prioritize supportive housing in upcoming NYC budget

Revamping supportive housing in NYC to create 6,000 congregate apartments with on-site services by 2028.

fromwww.amny.com

FIRST ON amNY: Adams admin releases $5.4 billion in advance payments to nonprofit providers | amNewYork

New York City is advancing $5.4 billion to nonprofits to improve financial stability and relationships.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

'Last-resort' agency for older NYers faces lawmaker scrutiny after Gothamist reporting

New York City's Adult Protective Services is rejecting a growing number of vulnerability assistance referrals, causing concern among lawmakers.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

New York City's FY 2026 budget may face significant cuts due to uncertainty in federal funding, threatening essential services for vulnerable populations.

Eric Adams' 'best budget ever' by the numbers

Mayor Eric Adams proposes a $115 billion budget, emphasizing increased social services and education funding, while facing economic uncertainties.

How New York City Routinely Fails to Pay the Nonprofits It Relies On

New York City nonprofits are struggling with over $1 billion in unpaid invoices for essential services.

Eric Adams to prioritize supportive housing in upcoming NYC budget

Revamping supportive housing in NYC to create 6,000 congregate apartments with on-site services by 2028.

fromwww.amny.com

FIRST ON amNY: Adams admin releases $5.4 billion in advance payments to nonprofit providers | amNewYork

New York City is advancing $5.4 billion to nonprofits to improve financial stability and relationships.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

'Last-resort' agency for older NYers faces lawmaker scrutiny after Gothamist reporting

New York City's Adult Protective Services is rejecting a growing number of vulnerability assistance referrals, causing concern among lawmakers.

more#new-york-city

#homelessness

San Francisco

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.

Germany news

fromArchDaily

Overnight Shelter Lotte-Branz-Strasse / Hild und K

Munich's new shelter enhances support services for the homeless, evolving from basic overnight accommodation to comprehensive care.

Mission District

An 'oligarch' who plans to 'lead through tyranny:' Supervisor Walton unloads on Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie expands homelessness capacity in Bayview, igniting backlash from Supervisor Walton over community concerns and service concentration.

fromKqed

4 days ago

SF parents

They Found Their Homeless Loved Ones After Years Apart. But That Was Just the Beginning. | KQED

Sisters Julie and Nanie reunited after years apart, highlighting the struggle of families searching for unhoused loved ones.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

West Oakland hotel will become 125-unit homeless shelter

Oakland is opening a new 105-unit shelter for the homeless, transforming a hotel into supportive housing for individuals, couples, and those from encampments.

fromAustin Monitor

Fundraising

Homelessness strategy plan calls for $101M in spending from city, partner groups - Austin Monitor

Austin proposes nearly $101 million for homelessness initiatives, emphasizing program maintenance, new investments, and contributions from partner organizations.

San Francisco

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.

Germany news

fromArchDaily

Overnight Shelter Lotte-Branz-Strasse / Hild und K

Munich's new shelter enhances support services for the homeless, evolving from basic overnight accommodation to comprehensive care.

Mission District

An 'oligarch' who plans to 'lead through tyranny:' Supervisor Walton unloads on Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie expands homelessness capacity in Bayview, igniting backlash from Supervisor Walton over community concerns and service concentration.

fromKqed

4 days ago

SF parents

They Found Their Homeless Loved Ones After Years Apart. But That Was Just the Beginning. | KQED

Sisters Julie and Nanie reunited after years apart, highlighting the struggle of families searching for unhoused loved ones.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

West Oakland hotel will become 125-unit homeless shelter

Oakland is opening a new 105-unit shelter for the homeless, transforming a hotel into supportive housing for individuals, couples, and those from encampments.

fromAustin Monitor

Fundraising

Homelessness strategy plan calls for $101M in spending from city, partner groups - Austin Monitor

Austin proposes nearly $101 million for homelessness initiatives, emphasizing program maintenance, new investments, and contributions from partner organizations.

more#homelessness

#public-health

New York City

Council must consider disciplining social workers over 'horrific' death - coroner

Authorities failed to respond adequately to concerns about Joan and Tracey Turnell's care, leading to a tragic outcome.

UK news

Woman found pushing dead body around town centre sparks safeguarding changes

The tragedy of Tracey Turnell's death led to urgent reforms in council and police handling of safeguarding cases.

New York City

Council must consider disciplining social workers over 'horrific' death - coroner

Authorities failed to respond adequately to concerns about Joan and Tracey Turnell's care, leading to a tragic outcome.

UK news

Woman found pushing dead body around town centre sparks safeguarding changes

The tragedy of Tracey Turnell's death led to urgent reforms in council and police handling of safeguarding cases.

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.

Parenting

fromIndependent

Denied a day's pampering because of the expense, dispatched with boxes of dirty clothes: The harrowing neglect of Grace, a severely disabled young girl

Grace's experience in the foster care system raises concerns about the adequacy of care and accountability.

The Farrelly Commission's extensive report fails to provide clear answers.

SF politics

Affordable apartment complex for foster youth opens in downtown San Jose

A new affordable housing initiative in San Jose aids young adults transitioning from foster care by providing supportive living spaces.

NYC parents

fromCity Limits

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.

Parenting

fromIndependent

Denied a day's pampering because of the expense, dispatched with boxes of dirty clothes: The harrowing neglect of Grace, a severely disabled young girl

Grace's experience in the foster care system raises concerns about the adequacy of care and accountability.

The Farrelly Commission's extensive report fails to provide clear answers.

SF politics

Affordable apartment complex for foster youth opens in downtown San Jose

A new affordable housing initiative in San Jose aids young adults transitioning from foster care by providing supportive living spaces.

Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Democrats aim to leverage Republican fiscal policies as opportunities to critique significant budget cuts affecting essential services.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing in England faces a crisis due to funding cuts, with many providers shutting down and a significant shortfall in available services.

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.

Healthcare

fromTruthout

Few Programs Linked to Medicaid Work Requirements Help Enrollees Find Jobs

Medicaid work requirements could potentially help some, but most enrollees already have jobs and may face increased risks of losing Medicaid.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.

Healthcare

fromTruthout

Few Programs Linked to Medicaid Work Requirements Help Enrollees Find Jobs

Medicaid work requirements could potentially help some, but most enrollees already have jobs and may face increased risks of losing Medicaid.

more#medicaid

UK news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

Grooming gangs target vulnerable young girls, overlooked by authorities who judge rather than help victims.

US politics

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

Rep. Tom Cole acted swiftly to protect vital services in Oklahoma, highlighting the conflict between public support for cuts and private advocacy for local needs.

#child-welfare

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

I can't sleep, I'm terrified': the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England

Mothers face overwhelming legal challenges immediately after childbirth, often without adequate support, leading to increased care proceedings.

London politics

New children's home to be built in Surbiton to meet spiralling demand

Kingston Council is constructing a children's home to meet rising demand for local placements and improve care outcomes.

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

I can't sleep, I'm terrified': the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England

Mothers face overwhelming legal challenges immediately after childbirth, often without adequate support, leading to increased care proceedings.

London politics

New children's home to be built in Surbiton to meet spiralling demand

Kingston Council is constructing a children's home to meet rising demand for local placements and improve care outcomes.

What Trump's Big Budget Cuts Could Mean for New York

Proposed federal spending cuts could drastically affect New York's finances, threatening health care and social services for millions of residents.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

New York City

Elderly woman with dementia forced to spend thousands on care gets apology from London council

Merton Council's failure to assess an elderly woman's care needs resulted in financial burden and stress for her family.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Disabled south London council tenant blocked from using kitchen for months

Southwark Council failed to address the urgent needs of a tenant requiring kitchen adaptations for 11 months.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Miscellaneous

'Save our centre': Hundreds turn out at town hall protest against charity funding cut

Redbridge Council's funding cut to DAWN sparked significant community protest, highlighting the importance of the service to Ilford's Asian community.

Miscellaneous

Croydon man who had stroke while living in Spain 'desperate' to come home

Hannah struggles to manage her father's care due to heavy demands and insufficient support after his stroke in Spain.

fromThe Nation