http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra NYC.gov RSS Fri, 25 May 2012 15:21:35 EST http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-doar/sugar-sweetened-beverages_b_1528589.html Commissioner Doar’s Op-Ed column in the Huffington Post addresses the health risks of obesity, and the importance of using food stamps to promote good nutrition and healthy food choices. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-doar/sugar-sweetened-beverages_b_1528589.html http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/may_2012/FS100kOnlineAppsStory2.pdf HRA’s Family Independence Administration (FIA) Division of Food Stamp Services has received over 100,000 online applications for food stamp benefits. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/may_2012/FS100kOnlineAppsStory2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_may_2012/AbsenteeismAdsNewResources.pdf Mayor Bloomberg launched a new public ad campaign to fight chronic absenteeism and truancy by informing parents that students who routinely miss school are more likely to drop out. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_may_2012/AbsenteeismAdsNewResources.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/may_2012/Veterans_Job_Center_2012.pdf Mayor Bloomberg and the Robin Hood Foundation announced new initiatives to help NYC veterans find jobs and housing as they transition back to civilian life. The City will open a new Workforce1 Career Center to serve veterans. HRA’s Michael J. Handy Veteran’s Job Center also helps connect veterans receiving Cash Assistance with employment. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/may_2012/Veterans_Job_Center_2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/may_2012/165_12ExecutiveBudget.pdf The Mayor outlined a plan that achieves a balanced budget – without tax increases – which is made possible by the City’s years of prudent planning, spending restraint and an increasingly diversified city economy. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/may_2012/165_12ExecutiveBudget.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/FSFightAgainstObesity.pdf On Thursday, April 19, 2012, Assistant Deputy Commissioner Gary Jenkins of HRA's Family Independence Administration (FIA) Division of Food Stamps took part in a discussion on using food stamps to promote nutrition and prevent obesity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/FSFightAgainstObesity.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_april_2012/worker_safety.pdf HRA Commissioner Robert Doar Joined Deputy Mayor Linda I. Gibbs, ACS Commissioner Ronald Richter, DHS Commissioner Seth Diamond, and SSEU Local 371 President Anthony Wells to release the latest data on social service workers assaulted on the job. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_april_2012/worker_safety.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/CAS_2012.pdf Sometimes HRA clients have medical or mental health problems that prevent them from living their lives to their fullest potential or working toward self-sufficiency. In those cases, HRA’s Customized Assistance Services (CAS) works to determine what a client needs in order to connect them with services that will help them lead better lives. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/CAS_2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/ORIAstory2012.pdf New York City’s Human Resources Administration is committed to helping immigrants in need of assistance find the help they need to become self sufficient, and to making their experience as easy and accessible as possible. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/ORIAstory2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/HI_Link_100_thousand_Visitors_2012.pdf On Wednesday, April 4, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs joined Commissioner Robert Doar to announce that HRA’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance (OCHIA)’s NYC Health Insurance Link (NYC HI Link) has exceeded 100,000 unique visitors. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/april_2012/HI_Link_100_thousand_Visitors_2012.pdf http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/158520/ny1-online--hra-commissioner--gmhc-ceo-sound-off-on-city-budget-cuts-to-hiv-aids-services Commissioner Robert Doar and Gay Men's Health Crisis CEO Marjorie Hill discuss HRA's proposed budget of the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) on NY-1’s Inside City Hall. http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/158520/ny1-online--hra-commissioner--gmhc-ceo-sound-off-on-city-budget-cuts-to-hiv-aids-services http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/RoseNaturePR_032812.pdf Commissioner Robert Doar joined Ariel Zwang, CEO of Safe Horizon; Crayton Webb, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Communications at Mary Kay; staff and residents of Rose House Domestic Violence Shelter in Manhattan, to unveil a new "Nature Explore Classroom" – an outdoor area with gardens, plants and educational activities for children residing at the shelter. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/RoseNaturePR_032812.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/FSNutritionStory2012_2.pdf The Food Stamp Program helps New Yorkers in need make ends meet during hard times, but the program works best when it is used to purchase healthy, nutritious foods like fresh fruit and vegetables. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/FSNutritionStory2012_2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/RecogElderAbuse2.pdf Elder abuse is a heartbreaking and sadly underreported problem facing senior citizens across the nation. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/RecogElderAbuse2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/Policy_Practice_Magazine.pdf Read the Opinion piece by Commissioner Robert Doar in Policy and Practice magazine on the story behind the City’s proposal to address obesity through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/march_2012/Policy_Practice_Magazine.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/id/html/home/home.shtml Having an ID is one of the keys to success. Learn how to apply for a birth certificate, Social Security card and non-driver State ID. http://www.nyc.gov/html/id/html/home/home.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/february_2012/MoreWaysAccessServices.pdf In an effort to better serve New Yorkers in need, HRA is continually pursuing new and innovative ways to interact with clients. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/february_2012/MoreWaysAccessServices.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/media/informnyc/informnyc_home.html The multi-media video series provides New Yorkers with helpful tips on what to do and which agencies to contact for a variety of situations, like how to report street noise, request a birth certificate, locate an item left in a taxi, among others. InformNYC will appear online on the City’s social media channels, on the City’s television stations, and in taxi cabs. http://www.nyc.gov/html/media/informnyc/informnyc_home.html https://a069-webapps7.nyc.gov/healthinslink/PdfDoc.aspx?lang=en HRA’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA) has created helpful fact sheets that answer common questions about health insurance coverage and care for three specific New York City populations – small businesses, young adults and immigrants. https://a069-webapps7.nyc.gov/healthinslink/PdfDoc.aspx?lang=en http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/february_2012/TeenDatViolence2012.pdf Abusive behavior is often associated with adults and families, but it can begin in adolescence when young people begin exploring relationships for the first time. In recognition of this serious issue, congress and New York State have proclaimed February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/february_2012/TeenDatViolence2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_february_2012/record_breaking_child_support_collection.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_february_2012/record_breaking_child_support_collection.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/policy_and_programs/eitc.shtml 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/policy_and_programs/eitc.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/january_2012/HEAPAdStory2011.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/january_2012/HEAPAdStory2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/january_2012/HRA2011AccomplishmentsStory.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/january_2012/HRA2011AccomplishmentsStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/january_2012/100YearAward2011Story.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/january_2012/100YearAward2011Story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_january_2012/USDAAward_releaseFinal.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_january_2012/USDAAward_releaseFinal.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/FS_CA_EmploymentPlan.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/FS_CA_EmploymentPlan.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/NYCDADSHolidayPartyStory2011.pdf On Friday, December 16, HRA hosted the NYC DADS, annual Holiday Party at the Museum of the City of New York. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/NYCDADSHolidayPartyStory2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/ExcellenceInTechAward2_2011.pdf HRA’s Management Information Systems was awarded the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications’ 2011 Excellence in Technology award for developing Financial Focus, a financial management and payment program, for HRA’s Adult Protective Services. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/ExcellenceInTechAward2_2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/intranet_articles/2011/november_2011/Hasa_adapts_to_serve_client.pdf HRA’s HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) is in the process of shifting its focus from providing emergency health assistance and care to helping clients achieve their maximum self sufficiency and live full, rewarding lives. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/intranet_articles/2011/november_2011/Hasa_adapts_to_serve_client.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/testimonies/testimonies_november_2011/Food_Hearing_Testimony.pdf Whether it is the disabled or the elderly, or low income working families, the Food Stamp and the Emergency Food Assistance programs provide supplemental nutrition assistance. HRA ensures both programs are accessible and efficiently administered as possible. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/testimonies/testimonies_november_2011/Food_Hearing_Testimony.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/OCSEConference2011Story.pdf On Thursday, October 20, HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) hosted its annual policy conference at the CUNY Graduate Center. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/OCSEConference2011Story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/HEAP_2011_Story.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/HEAP_2011_Story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Press_Release_NYCTeen.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Press_Release_NYCTeen.pdf http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-doar/finger-imaging-ny_b_1077233.html Commissioner Doar on NY-1’s Inside City Hall discusses NYC efforts to combat poverty and hunger, as well as the City's money-saving policy on finger imaging. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-doar/finger-imaging-ny_b_1077233.html http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/supplemental_poverty_measure.pdf US Census Bureau Mirrors New York City’s Ground-Breaking Alternative to Outdated Federal Poverty Measure. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/supplemental_poverty_measure.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Food_Stamp_Performance_2011.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Food_Stamp_Performance_2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/CommunityImpactAwardStory.pdf On Friday, October 28, HRA Commissioner Robert Doar received Comunilife’s Community Impact Award for efforts on behalf of New York City’s homeless population living with HIV and AIDS. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/CommunityImpactAwardStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/ChiefIntegrityOfficerStory.pdf On Monday, October 31, Commissioner Doar was proud to announce that former New York State Medicaid Inspector General and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania James Sheehan would be joining HRA as the Agency’s Chief Integrity Officer. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/ChiefIntegrityOfficerStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/nycdads_halloween_2011.pdf NYC DADS, part of the Mayor’s Fatherhood Initiative, hosted a Halloween party for NYC fathers, mothers, father-figures and children featuring music, pumpkins, healthy snacks and a haunted house. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/nycdads_halloween_2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/CutTheJunkStory2.pdf HRA has worked with the Mayor’s Office, the Mayor’s Food Policy Coordinator and the Departments of Health and Education to create a comprehensive food policy website, NYC Food. To further encourage New Yorkers to eat healthy, HRA is introducing a new informational campaign called ‘Cut the Junk.’ http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/CutTheJunkStory2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/BeFitMondays.pdf HRA’s response to the BeFit NYC initiative has been overwhelming. Keep the momentum going through the colder months with the Parks Department’s BeFit Mondays. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/BeFitMondays.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/JobFairFall2011Story2.pdf On Wednesday, October 19, over 2,400 HRA clients joined HRA’s Family Independence Administration (FIA) Employment Services Division and 89 New York City employers for the 2011 Fall Job Fair at the Jacob Javits Center. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/JobFairFall2011Story2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/FoodSiteStory.pdf Commissioner Doar joined Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Gibbs, and others to distribute New York apples in honor of Food Day, and to mark the launch of NYC Food, a comprehensive food policy website. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/FoodSiteStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/DomesticViolenceMonth2011.pdf October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York and across the nation, and HRA’s Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services (ODVEIS) is joining the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence for Shine the Light on Domestic Violence in Times Square. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/DomesticViolenceMonth2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WHRecoveryTourStory.pdf HRA Deputy Commissioner for Employment and Contracts Katy Gaul joined the City’s delegation accompanying White House staff on an official visit to City sites running American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded programs. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WHRecoveryTourStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c701c Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the expansion of the Young Adult Literacy Program, the first major component of the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI). http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c701c http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Welfare_Reform_Panel_Story.pdf HRA Commissioner Robert Doar delivered a keynote address and joined a panel discussion on the fifteenth anniversary of Welfare Reform by New York University’s Wagner Policy Alliance. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Welfare_Reform_Panel_Story.pdf http://www.ny1.com/content/147701/ny1-online--a-closer-look-at-rising-pov HRA Commissioner Robert Doar and Community Service Society David Jones discuss poverty in New York City on Inside City Hall. http://www.ny1.com/content/147701/ny1-online--a-closer-look-at-rising-pov http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WelfareVsWorkStory.pdf 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. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WelfareVsWorkStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/HRAOnlineApplicationsStory.pdf HRA continues to improve eligible New Yorkers’ access to benefits, increase efficiency and reduce costs by taking more and more of the Agency’s programs online. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/HRAOnlineApplicationsStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/DadsTakeYourChildrenToSchoolStory.pdf HRA is proud to join federal, state and local governments in encouraging all dads and father-figures to accompany their children to school on Tuesday, September 20. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/DadsTakeYourChildrenToSchoolStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/PressReleaseHiLinkChineseFinal.pdf HRA in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), Korean Community Services (KCS), Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) and the Queens Public Library, announced the benefits of the NYC Health Insurance Link to members of the Korean and Chinese community citywide. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/PressReleaseHiLinkChineseFinal.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/NoKidding2011Story.pdf HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement continues its part in New York City’s commitment to reducing—and eventually eliminating—teen pregnancy, through its stewardship of the No Kidding: Straight Talk from Teen Parents program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/NoKidding2011Story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/hra_assistance.pdf As part of New York City’s Post-Irene response, NYC Human Resources Commissioner Robert Doar today announced HRA staff are prepared to assist both current clients and those who have never received services from HRA. Those who may have lost their belongings or food or home due to the storm may be eligible for assistance. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/hra_assistance.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/city_government_opening.pdf Mayor Bloomberg announces that city government will be open on Monday, August 29, and all city employees should return to work and to exercise caution during commute. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/city_government_opening.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/nycsevereweather/weather_home.stml Due to Hurricane Irene, the following sites will be closed on Saturday, August 27: Jamaica, Fort Greene, Fordham, Waverly, and Richmond food stamp offices; Michael J. Handy job center, and Coney Island Medicaid office. We plan to open again for regular hours on Monday, August 29. For emergency food assistance and other information, call 311. http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/nycsevereweather/weather_home.stml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/SNAP_CommissionerStmnt8_19_11.pdf On August 19, the USDA rejected New York City’s proposal to bar food stamp recipients from buying soda and other sugary drinks, which are among the largest contributors to diabetes and obesity. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/SNAP_CommissionerStmnt8_19_11.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WelfareRefAnniStory.pdf August 22, 2011 will mark the 15th anniversary of President Clinton signing the landmark welfare reform legislation, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which transformed the nation's cash welfare program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WelfareRefAnniStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/ChildSupportAwarenessStory2.pdf August is national Child Support Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge the vital role child support payments play in the well-being of countless children. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/ChildSupportAwarenessStory2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/HASA_ClientChangingStory.pdf HRA’s HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) is in the process of shifting its focus from providing emergency health assistance and care to helping clients achieve their maximum self sufficiency and live fuller, more rewarding lives. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/HASA_ClientChangingStory.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/mayorTackleDisparities.pdf This initiative, the most comprehensive effort of its kind nationwide, will span numerous city agencies and their services in order to connect young black and Latino men to greater opportunities in education, mentoring and employment. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/mayorTackleDisparities.pdf http://origin.ny1.com/content/news_beats/inside_city_hall/143055/ny1-online---inside-city-hall--discussion-on-poverty-with-hra-commissioner-robert-doar Commissioner Robert Doar appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall to discuss what the Bloomberg Administration and HRA have done to combat poverty. After the worst recession in more than 70 years, New York City's poverty rate has remained steady or decreased, in part, because of the City's programs. http://origin.ny1.com/content/news_beats/inside_city_hall/143055/ny1-online---inside-city-hall--discussion-on-poverty-with-hra-commissioner-robert-doar http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WelfareFraudPressConference071411.pdf HRA First Deputy Commissioner Patricia Smith joined Brooklyn District Attorney, Charles Hynes to announce the indictment of 35 people charged with stealing more than $100,000 from HRA. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WelfareFraudPressConference071411.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Health_Bucks_Story_2011.pdf HRA and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) will help put more fruits and vegetables on the table for food stamps recipients this summer and fall by giving out Health Bucks. Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to buy fresh fruit and vegetables at local farmers’ markets. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Health_Bucks_Story_2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WorkforceTrainingPressRelease.pdf “One System for One City,” the first annual report on New York City’s menu of workforce development services, offers a comprehensive picture of publicly funded and administered employment, training and workforce education programs in New York City, including demographic information on customers served as well as a complete program inventory. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WorkforceTrainingPressRelease.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/StoryOCSEAnnualReport11.pdf HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) recently released their annual report for 2010, detailing the program’s efforts on behalf of New York City children and their parents, both custodial and noncustodial. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/StoryOCSEAnnualReport11.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Fatherhood_Initiative.pdf Mayor Bloomberg honored ten fathers from across New York City who have overcome extraordinary challenges to become positive and consistent forces in the lives of their children at the Dads Matter event at Gracie Mansion. The Mayor was joined by New York Knick Carmelo Anthony to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Mayor’s Fatherhood Initiative, NYC DADS, and to announce progress in making New York City agencies more father-friendly. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Fatherhood_Initiative.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/PressRelease_4thaKids.pdf HRA, NYCD NYCHA and Brooklyn Hip Hop artist Face Tha Music released today “4 Tha Kids,” a song inspired by the need for young dads to be more responsible in providing for their children’s emotional and financial needs. This represents the first ever Father’s Day collaboration between HRA and a local Hip Hop artist promoting fatherhood and child support. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/PressRelease_4thaKids.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/MakeNYCYourGym.pdf Commissioner Doar joined Deputy Mayor Gibbs, Health Commissioner Farley and Parks Commissioner Benepe to kick off “Make NYC Your Gym” week, which highlights the vast array of fitness opportunities outside New Yorkers’ doorsteps. As part of the weeklong initiative, the City has transformed its BeFitNYC fitness search engine -- available through NYC.gov. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/MakeNYCYourGym.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/micsa_accomplishments.pdf In 2010 HRA’s Medical Insurance and Community Services Administration (MICSA) focused on using new technology and increasing efficiency to do more with less and increase services to the city in a time when they are needed most. In 2011, MICSA plans to build on these gains, increase the use of new technology, and incorporate coming changes such as federal health care reform to better serve New Yorkers. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/micsa_accomplishments.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Food_Stamp_Online_App.pdf As part of Mayor Bloomberg’s commitment to using the latest technology to make City services more efficient and user friendly, the Human Resources Administration has made many program applications available online, including the application for food stamps. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Food_Stamp_Online_App.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Homeless_Services_Intake_Center.pdf On Wednesday, May 11, the Prevention, Assistance and Temporary Housing Center (PATH) officially opened a new location at 151 East 151st Street in the Bronx. PATH is a Department of Homeless Services (DHS) intake center for pregnant women and families with children, and also houses HRA services such as a Homelessness Diversion Unit and Domestic Violence counselors. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Homeless_Services_Intake_Center.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/I_Speak_Cards.pdf To make the application for HRA programs easier for clients with limited English proficiency (LEP clients), the Agency is introducing ‘I Speak…’ cards, which clients can use to conveniently request the services of an interpreter. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/I_Speak_Cards.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Navigator_Program_brief.pdf HRA has released a brief to guide the planning and implementation of a key aspect of federal health care reform, the education and enrollment assistance services to be provided by Navigator Programs created through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Navigator_Program_brief.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Job_Fair_Spring_2011.pdf On Tuesday, April 12, the Agency hosted its annual Spring Job Fair, which brought 105 New York City employers and over 3,000 job seekers to the Jacob Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. This year’s theme was "Drive to Success." http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Job_Fair_Spring_2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/NYCDADS_Awards_Nomination_Form.pdf The Mayor's Citywide Fatherhood Initiative is proud to present the NYC DADS Matter Awards. Help us promote the importance of responsible fatherhood. Nominate a Dad today! http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/NYCDADS_Awards_Nomination_Form.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WEP_Story.pdf HRA’s Work Experience Program (WEP) gives Cash Assistance clients a chance to learn valuable job skills and get help applying for a permanent job as they work toward self sufficiency. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/WEP_Story.pdf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMuHPStinyY On Wednesday, April 6 Commissioner Doar joined New York State Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson and others for a panel discussion on Medicaid costs and possibilities for reform. Panelists discussed issues facing the Medicaid program and took questions from the audience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMuHPStinyY http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/EITC_press_release.pdf The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal tax credit for low to moderate income working people. Last year, New Yorkers received over $2 billion in EITC tax refunds. The deadline to claim the EITC is April 18, the end of tax season. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/EITC_press_release.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Home_Care_Story.pdf HRA’s Home Care Services Program (HCSP) provides a wide variety of care options for New York City seniors and disabled individuals, helping them stay in their communities longer and lead more secure and independent lives. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Home_Care_Story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Job_Placement_Goal_2011.pdf In 2011, HRA has decided to raise the job placement goal to 85,000, pushing ourselves to help even more New Yorkers find opportunity and work toward self-sufficiency. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Job_Placement_Goal_2011.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/media/audio/ELDER_ABUSE-WARNING_SIGNS-Newscall.mp3 On March 2, HRA’s Adult Protective Services (APS) Deputy Commissioner Lin Saberski discussed the warning signs of the underreported problem of elder abuse on ABC News radio. The US Senate held a hearing on the issue in which actor Mickey Rooney testified that he had been the alleged victim of abuse. APS helps New York City’s most vulnerable residents live safely within their communities by arranging for services and support. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/media/audio/ELDER_ABUSE-WARNING_SIGNS-Newscall.mp3 http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/news_article_links/nyc_womens_calendar.html In honor of Women's History Month, the NYC Commission on Women's Issues and NYC Media present "NYC Women: Make it Here, Make it Happen," a docu-series featuring 31 women who are changing the face of New York City. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/news_article_links/nyc_womens_calendar.html http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Teen_Dating_Violence_Awareness_Month.pdf Teens do not always have the experience to recognize a healthy relationship, and early abusive relationships can lead to patterns of behavior that last through victims’ and abusers’ entire lives. In recognition of this serious issue, congress and New York State have proclaimed February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Teen_Dating_Violence_Awareness_Month.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Multi_Service_Center.pdf Since 1961, HRA's Multi-Service Centers have served communities throughout New York City as "one-stop-shops" where clients can go for a wide variety of assistance. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/Multi_Service_Center.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/EITC_2011.pdf On January 28, Commissioner Doar joined representatives from the IRS, the U.S. Administration for Children & Families, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Gay Men’s Health Crisis and SEEDCO kick off the 2011 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/EITC_2011.pdf