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#san-jose
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose wants to send homeless people back to families - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is initiating a program to relocate homeless individuals to reconnect them with their families, aiming to reduce unsheltered homelessness.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 months ago

San Jose Adopts Controversial Plan to Bus Homeless People Out of the City | KQED

San José launches a pilot program to offer transit tickets for unhoused individuals to reunite with family or friends.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose wants to send homeless people back to families - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is initiating a program to relocate homeless individuals to reconnect them with their families, aiming to reduce unsheltered homelessness.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 months ago

San Jose Adopts Controversial Plan to Bus Homeless People Out of the City | KQED

San José launches a pilot program to offer transit tickets for unhoused individuals to reunite with family or friends.
more#san-jose
#immigration
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

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
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

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
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.
more#immigration
#public-safety
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
NYC politics
from48hills.org
3 weeks ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Etobicoke residents hold rally over concerns about proposed homeless shelter in their area | CBC News

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
NYC politics
from48hills.org
3 weeks ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Etobicoke residents hold rally over concerns about proposed homeless shelter in their area | CBC News

more#public-safety
#foster-care
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 weeks ago

California family accused of years-long torture of 6 foster children

A Victorville family is charged with torturing and neglecting six foster children over a span of ten years.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | This National Foster Care Month, here's how you can make a difference | amNewYork

New York City urgently needs more foster parents for its vulnerable children and youth.
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 weeks ago

California family accused of years-long torture of 6 foster children

A Victorville family is charged with torturing and neglecting six foster children over a span of ten years.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | This National Foster Care Month, here's how you can make a difference | amNewYork

New York City urgently needs more foster parents for its vulnerable children and youth.
more#foster-care
#medicaid
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Yes, we have to cut Medicaid - it's grown out of control

Well-designed reforms can restore fiscal responsibility to Medicaid without harming vulnerable populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Yes, we have to cut Medicaid - it's grown out of control

Well-designed reforms can restore fiscal responsibility to Medicaid without harming vulnerable populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.
more#medicaid
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Deeply traumatic': the families failed by a broken post-adoption system in England

I can hate some of the things my son has done but I love him. I want him to be a happy adult with a fulfilled existence, surrounded by family and friends that love him.
Parenting
#mental-health
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

NYC's Involuntary Removal of Mentally Ill Homeless People Raises Questions

The city councilman struggled to get necessary help for a long-term homeless woman, despite her precarious living situation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Vulnerable woman who lay dead in flat for three years left to fend for herself'

Social services failed to assist vulnerable individuals, leading to tragic outcomes as exemplified by Laura Winham's case.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Permanent Supportive Housing Spotlights Challenges After Homelessness

Marcos Gonzalez's fashion fosters openness with clients, improving their engagement with social services.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
US politics

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country's Mental Health Crisis

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

NYC's Involuntary Removal of Mentally Ill Homeless People Raises Questions

The city councilman struggled to get necessary help for a long-term homeless woman, despite her precarious living situation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Vulnerable woman who lay dead in flat for three years left to fend for herself'

Social services failed to assist vulnerable individuals, leading to tragic outcomes as exemplified by Laura Winham's case.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Permanent Supportive Housing Spotlights Challenges After Homelessness

Marcos Gonzalez's fashion fosters openness with clients, improving their engagement with social services.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
US politics

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country's Mental Health Crisis

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

more#mental-health
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

Lurie's Nonprofit Is Giving San Francisco $11 Million to Prevent Family Homelessness | KQED

San Francisco's Tipping Point Community is launching a pilot program to support families at risk of homelessness, funded by a significant investment from the nonprofit.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

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
2 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Visualized plans to reduce homelessness

Crankstart's Streets to Stability report outlines 12 recommendations to reduce homelessness in San Francisco, emphasizing accountability and service clarity.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

Lurie's Nonprofit Is Giving San Francisco $11 Million to Prevent Family Homelessness | KQED

San Francisco's Tipping Point Community is launching a pilot program to support families at risk of homelessness, funded by a significant investment from the nonprofit.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

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
2 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Visualized plans to reduce homelessness

Crankstart's Streets to Stability report outlines 12 recommendations to reduce homelessness in San Francisco, emphasizing accountability and service clarity.
more#homelessness
#mayor-eric-adams
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
4 weeks ago

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.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

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.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
4 weeks ago

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.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

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.
more#mayor-eric-adams
#illegal-immigration
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Biden's term of anarchy left Democrats with a whole lot to answer for

The Biden administration's immigration policy has resulted in millions of illegal entries into the U.S., raising concerns about political and social consequences.
California
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Blue-state blues: Gavin Newsom busted Cali's budget on migrants - and NY, NJ will soon follow

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit primarily due to high social-service spending on illegal immigrants.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Biden's term of anarchy left Democrats with a whole lot to answer for

The Biden administration's immigration policy has resulted in millions of illegal entries into the U.S., raising concerns about political and social consequences.
California
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Blue-state blues: Gavin Newsom busted Cali's budget on migrants - and NY, NJ will soon follow

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit primarily due to high social-service spending on illegal immigrants.
more#illegal-immigration
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

South Carolina couple allowed infant twins to be 'eaten' by 'large rats': report

A South Carolina couple faces criminal charges after alleged neglect allowed their infant twins to be injured by rats, exposing serious concerns about child safety.
Parenting
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Bramson: What does quality of life really mean when we're all suffering? - San Jose Spotlight

Poor populations are disproportionately affected in economic downturns, facing punitive measures instead of support.
#child-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California kids were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say.

San Diego County's child protective system has faced lawsuits alleging rampant sexual abuse of children in their care.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California kids were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say.

San Diego County's child protective system has faced lawsuits alleging rampant sexual abuse of children in their care.
more#child-abuse
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Mayor Adams' budget cuts abandon older New Yorkers: An ageist betrayal of those who built this city | amNewYork

New York City is cutting critical funding for older adult centers, risking essential support services for a growing senior population.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Mayor Adams' budget cuts abandon older New Yorkers: An ageist betrayal of those who built this city | amNewYork

New York City is cutting critical funding for older adult centers, risking essential support services for a growing senior population.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 weeks ago

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.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

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.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Older New Yorkers Built This City-Now They're Going Hungry

New York City must modernize its food distribution system for older adults beyond the current limited meal model.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

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
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

more#new-york-city
#trump-administration
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can't fill: Sen. Gillibrand | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can't fill: Sen. Gillibrand | amNewYork

more#trump-administration
#public-health
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Apology after woman's body lay in flat for 3 years

Woking Borough Council apologized for housing service failings after Laura Winham lay dead in her flat for over three years.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Apology after woman's body lay in flat for 3 years

Woking Borough Council apologized for housing service failings after Laura Winham lay dead in her flat for over three years.
more#public-health
#budget-cuts
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
more#budget-cuts
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Zillow plays renter matchmaker in Austin

Housing Connector's model bridges the gap between property owners and service providers, offering a solution-oriented approach that benefits landlords and residents in need.
LA real estate
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
fromresund Startups
2 months ago

Klang.ai's Innovative AI Supports Social Workers in Helsingborg

"After working with this system, it will be hard to go back." said Sakarias Adlouni, a social secretary involved, to SVT.
Digital life
#child-welfare
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

20k reward to find parents of abandoned baby in Newham park who takes first steps

Elsa was abandoned shortly after birth, prompting an ongoing police investigation and a £20,000 reward for information about her parents.
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

20k reward to find parents of abandoned baby in Newham park who takes first steps

Elsa was abandoned shortly after birth, prompting an ongoing police investigation and a £20,000 reward for information about her parents.
more#child-welfare
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

German nurseries and care facilities go on strike ahead of Women's Day

The nationwide strike aims to highlight pay equity and working conditions for women in social and educational services, coinciding with Equal Pay Day.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

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.
Portland
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago

Multnomah Count faces homeless funding crisis

Multnomah County's Homeless Services Department faces a $104 million budget shortfall, a 25% reduction impacting services for the homeless.
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