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Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Doar Announce Record Child Support Collections in 2011
In a press conference on Tuesday, February 8, Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Doar announced that the City’s Child Support Program collected nearly three quarters of a billion dollars for 250 thousand New York City kids in 2011.
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Learn More about the Office of Child Support Enforcement
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Don’t Forget the Earned Income Tax Credit this Tax Season
Depending on your income, you might be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which lets you take home more of the money you earned in 2011. As Mayor Bloomberg announced, the City offers many free or low-cost options for filing your taxes, and can also help you start a savings account. HRA helps connect New Yorkers in need with work, and encourages anyone who qualifies to apply for the EITC.
Read the Press Release (in PDF)
Learn More about the EITC
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HRA Launches Home Energy Assistance Program Outreach Campaign
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps qualifying households stay warm through winter by providing grants to help pay heating bills. This winter, HRA is launching a multimedia outreach campaign to make sure more qualifying New Yorkers are aware of this important benefit.
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HRA Exceeded Goals, Increased Efficiency and Reduced Costs in 2011
In 2011, HRA rose to the challenge of a slow economy and tight budget to help more New Yorkers than ever find jobs, and provide more vital services to those in need while costing the City less.
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HRA HIV/AIDS Services Administration Director of Training, Procedures and Community Affairs William Millan Wins 100 Year Association Public Service Award
William Millan, Director of Training, Procedures and Community Affairs for HRA’s HIV/AIDS Services Program (HASA) has won a prestigious award from the 100 Year Association of New York. The talented children of several dedicated HRA employees also won college scholarships from the association.
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HRA Receives USDA Hunger Champion Award for 2011
In recognition of exemplary service in assisting eligible clients to obtain food stamps benefits, New York City Human Resources Administration Commissioner Robert Doar today received the 2011 Hunger Champion Award from USDA Northeast Regional Administrator James Arena-DeRosa.
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Read the Release
Learn About the Food Stamps Program
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2012-2013 Temporary Assistance and Food Stamp Employment Plan is Available
The biennial plan, for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013, is available for review and comment until the close of business on February 13, 2012.
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Download Plan (in PDF)
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HRA and City Elected Officials Announce Start of 2011-2012 Home Energy Assistance Program Season
On Wednesday, November 16 the 2011-2012 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season begins, and HRA has been working with City and State elected officials to ensure that New Yorkers who qualify know about this very helpful benefit.
Read More (in PDF)
Download a HEAP Application from ACCESS NYC
View HEAP Documentation Requirements (in PDF)
Read the Press Release (in PDF)
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City’s Successful Food Stamp Program Continues to Help New Yorkers
In New York City, the Food Stamp Program has expanded to meet rising demand: as of September, 2011, over 1.8 million NYC residents are enrolled in the program. Despite the increased caseload, HRA’s Food Stamp Program has maintained a high rate of accuracy and worked diligently to prevent fraud and waste.
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View HRA’s Food Stamp Fact Sheet (in PDF)
Commissioner’s Op-ed in the Huffington Post
Watch Commissioner Doar on NY1
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NYC Teen Website Launched
Human Resources Administration (HRA) Commissioner Robert Doar, Health Department Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley, Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and Youth and Community Development Department (DYCD) Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav announced today the launch of a new website created for New York City teens.
Read the Press Release (in PDF)
Visit the NYC Teen website
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Employment and Work Supports Are the Surest Path Out of Poverty
HRA’s efforts to help New Yorkers in need escape poverty are based on a work-first philosophy. The Agency believes employment is the best and most reliable path to better financial health.
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View the Poster (in PDF)
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January 2012 Caseload Numbers
In January, 2012 the Cash Assistance Caseload decreased by 1,640 persons bringing the caseload to 351,278 persons. There was a decrease of 834 persons in Family Assistance, an increase of 667 persons in Safety Net and a decrease of 1,473 persons in 60 Months Converted to Safety Net.
View Agency Charts, Caseloads & Fact Sheets
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