http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra HRA Commissioner Robert Doar joined 100 dads and kids to watch the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday, August 25 as they beat their rivals, the Staten Island Yankees. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:08:13 EST http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_june_2013/DadsMatter_061313.pdf Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs, Citywide Fatherhood Services Coordinator Alan S. Farrell and Young Men’s Initiative Director Jahmani Hylton honored ten fathers at the 2013 NYC Dads Matter Awards and announced key milestones in Fatherhood Initiative programs. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_june_2013/DadsMatter_061313.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/june_2013/APSPodcastStory2013.pdf HRA is launching a series of podcasts on the good work that social service workers do throughout the city, and the positive effect they’ve had on New Yorkers’ lives. To commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the subject of the first podcast will be HRA’s Adult Protective Services (APS) program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/june_2013/APSPodcastStory2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/may_2013/OCSESupportMagistratesConf2013.pdf HRA welcomed NYC Family Court Support Magistrates to the Agency’s headquarters for the 2013 Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) Support Magistrates’ Conference. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/may_2013/OCSESupportMagistratesConf2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/may_2013/WeCAReRegisVisit2013.pdf On Tuesday, May 14, TV personality Regis Philbin paid a visit to clients at the FEGS WeCARE facility in the Bronx. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/may_2013/WeCAReRegisVisit2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_may_2013/Press_EITC_051013.pdf Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor Gibbs announced a pilot program to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income single workers without dependent children, with the goal of increasing employment and earnings. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_may_2013/Press_EITC_051013.pdf http://youtu.be/SSy-3W-7XE8 HRA’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention campaign now features a video outlining the high costs of teen pregnancy for both parents and children. http://youtu.be/SSy-3W-7XE8 http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/reasonable_accommodations.shtml HRA recognizes its responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance meeting program requirements. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/reasonable_accommodations.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/april_2013/infographics.pdf Every day, the NYC Human Resources Administration helps New Yorkers in need find employment and work toward self-sufficiency. The Agency’s new infographic provides a detailed snapshot of HRA’s job placement efforts to date. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/april_2013/infographics.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_april_2013/PressReleasehiLink_en_041713.pdf HRA in partnership with Language Line Solutions, the official vendor for translation and interpretation services for New York City, launched today the New York City Health Insurance Link (NYC HI Link) in Spanish. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_april_2013/PressReleasehiLink_en_041713.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/nycdads/downloads/pdf/nyc_dads_matter_nomination_form_2013.pdf The New York City Fatherhood Initiative is proud to present the Third Annual NYC DADS Matter Awards. The award will recognize 10 fathers from across the city who overcame challenges to become positive and consistent forces in the lives of their children. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/nycdads/downloads/pdf/nyc_dads_matter_nomination_form_2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/immigrant_heritage/immigrant_heritage.shtml New York City celebrates Immigrant Heritage Week from April 17-24. The City has a rich collection of cultural activities planned to showcase New York’s immigrant heritage. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/immigrant_heritage/immigrant_heritage.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/april_2013/TXT2WorkStory2013.pdf HRA’s new texting service, TXT-2-Work, helps connect New Yorkers receiving public assistance, temporary housing assistance and food stamps to job opportunities delivered directly to their cell phones. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/april_2013/TXT2WorkStory2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/march_2013/Teen_Pregnancy_Prevention_Campaign2013.pdf HRA’s new Teen Pregnancy Prevention campaign shows the high costs teen pregnancy can have for both parents and children. The campaign features ads in subways and buses, a video, and an interactive texting program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/march_2013/Teen_Pregnancy_Prevention_Campaign2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_march_2013/LINK_Initiative.pdf Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the New York City Economic Development Corporation announced the LINK – Leveraging Innovations and our Neighborhoods in the Knowledge economy – Initiative, eight new programs designed to connect low-income New Yorkers with opportunities in the city’s knowledge economy. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_march_2013/LINK_Initiative.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_march_2013/95-13 CEO Innovation Award.pdf Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg launched the First Annual NYC Innovative Nonprofit Awards, a competition to recognize and support pioneering local nonprofit programs that improve the lives of low income New Yorkers through data collection and rigorous evaluation. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_march_2013/95-13 CEO Innovation Award.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/nycdads/downloads/pdf/march_dadness_2013.pdf On a chilly Sunday at Chelsea Piers sports center in Manhattan, dozens of New York City dads got their kids a little help with their basketball game from Hall of Fame coach Gene Keady and the St. John’s University Basketball Camps staff. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/nycdads/downloads/pdf/march_dadness_2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_february_2013/Healthcare_Fraud_Press_Conference.pdf New Division is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, where local prosecutors and city agencies team up with the federal Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General and the United States Attorney’s Office, to investigate and prosecute doctors and pharmacists who commit fraud against Medicaid and Medicare. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2013/pr_february_2013/Healthcare_Fraud_Press_Conference.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/policy_and_programs/eitc.shtml The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that can give you money back from federal, state and city income taxes to help make ends meet. How much you get depends on how much you make and your family size. Parents who pay child support should also remember the Noncustodial Parent EITC. http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/policy_and_programs/eitc.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/january_2013/Heap_new%20postcard_AA_lowres.pdf The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps New Yorkers in need with heating and energy bills during the coldest months of the year, and can also help with heating emergencies like damaged furnaces and boilers. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/january_2013/Heap_new%20postcard_AA_lowres.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/january_2013/100_Year_Award_2013.pdf Two HRA employees have won the prestigious 2012 Isaac Liberman Public Service Award for Career Civil Service Employees, which is given every year by the 100 Year Association of New York to honor outstanding achievements by New York City’s civil servants. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/january_2013/100_Year_Award_2013.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/cgi-bin/exit.pl?url=http://bit.ly/ULuKVT The Manhattan Institute is honoring Commissioner Robert Doar with the 2012 Urban Innovator Award for his achievements in combating poverty and improving the lives of New Yorkers. http://www.nyc.gov/cgi-bin/exit.pl?url=http://bit.ly/ULuKVT http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/january_2013/back_to_work_story.pdf HRA’s Family Independence Administration (FIA) Employment Services recently launched a newly-redesigned contract for the successful Back 2 Work (B2W) program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2013/january_2013/back_to_work_story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/Cut_The_Junk_Booklet.pdf HRA’s Cut the Junk campaign is a citywide effort to help New Yorkers make healthy food choices and cook nutritious meals on a limited income. Campaign ads are running in the City’s subways. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/Cut_The_Junk_Booklet.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/welfarefraudnyc/html/home/home.shtml Welfare fraud is a serious crime. HRA staff are committed to preventing and eliminating fraud, waste and abuse in programs designed to help New Yorkers in need, and to ensure those who take advantage of those programs face justice. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/welfarefraudnyc/html/home/home.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/december_2012/Homelessness_Diversion_Anniversary.pdf On December 19, 1992, in the midst of a homelessness crisis, HRA planned, built, and operated a citywide homelessness diversion program. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/december_2012/Homelessness_Diversion_Anniversary.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_december_2012/HRA_DSNAP_RELEASE_FINAL.pdf HRA is implementing one-time Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits for residents of the ten zip codes and two partial zip codes that were hardest hit by the storm. Only residents who suffered damage from the storm and do not already receive SNAP can apply. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_december_2012/HRA_DSNAP_RELEASE_FINAL.pdf http://www.ny1.com/content/politics/inside_city_hall/172887/ny1-online--deputy-mayor-and-human-resources-commissioner-on-restoration-after-sandy Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs and Human Resources Commissioner Robert Doar joined Inside City Hall's Errol Louis to discuss how New Yorkers continue to get help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.ny1.com/content/politics/inside_city_hall/172887/ny1-online--deputy-mayor-and-human-resources-commissioner-on-restoration-after-sandy http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/november_2012/HRA_Response_to_Sandy.pdf HRA staff have been working round the clock to help New Yorkers impacted by this devastating storm rebuild their lives. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/november_2012/HRA_Response_to_Sandy.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/heap.shtml HRA’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is accepting applications. HEAP provides help with heating bills through the winter months, and can also help with heating emergencies like damaged boilers and furnaces. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/heap.shtml http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/49853270#49852921 Fatun Hassan, an HRA employee who helps New Yorkers in danger of losing their homes connect with resources to avoid homelessness, was featured on a Today Show segment celebrating new American citizens. http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/49853270#49852921 http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/november_2012/restoration_centers_story_2012.pdf The Mayor’s Office and HRA are working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to get New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Sandy the help they need as part of the new NYC Restore Initiative. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/november_2012/restoration_centers_story_2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/snap_sandy.shtml New Yorkers currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP, commonly known as Food Stamps) affected by Hurricane Sandy received automatic partial replacement benefits by Friday, November 9th. They may also apply for full replacement benefits. SNAP benefits may also be used to purchase prepared foods until December 31. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/snap_sandy.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/november_2012/RockawayCenter.pdf The Rockaway HRA Center, located at 219 Beach 59th Street, is now open to fully service the Rockaway community. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/november_2012/RockawayCenter.pdf http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/11/04/sandy-s-volunteer-extraordinaire-when-the-city-calls-she-s-ready.html The Daily Beast recently profiled Nurys Barzy-Ramos, an HRA employee and hardworking volunteer helping evacuees from Breezy Point in the Far Rockaways, Queens. Commissioner Doar recently paid a visit to HRA staff in that area. http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/11/04/sandy-s-volunteer-extraordinaire-when-the-city-calls-she-s-ready.html http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/DVForumFinanciaDev2012.pdf October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. HRA’s Office of Domestic Violence (ODV) recently held a forum on helping survivors of domestic violence avoid the risk of falling back into abusive relationships by improving their financial security. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/DVForumFinanciaDev2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/podcast_story.pdf HRA is launching a new series of podcasts on the good work that social service workers do throughout the city, and the positive effect they’ve had on New Yorkers’ lives. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/podcast_story.pdf http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/2012/oct/11/big-health/ As part of the 30 Issues, 30 Days series, Brian Lehrer interviewed HRA Commissioner Robert Doar on Medicaid and how changes to the program on the state and federal level will affect New York City. http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/2012/oct/11/big-health/ http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_september_2012/cut_the_junk_eating_classes.pdf Last Summer Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs and Commissioner Doar launched HRA’s Cut the Junk campaign – a citywide effort to help New Yorkers make healthy food choices and cook nutritious meals on a limited income. Also, as part of the campaign, HRA and Cornell University Cooperative Extension of NYC held healthy eating classes at two Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Centers. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_september_2012/cut_the_junk_eating_classes.pdf http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/parentsaspartners The Department of Education wants parents and caregivers to help kids graduate ready for college and careers with a series of events, panel discussions and more can be found on the Department of Education website. http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/parentsaspartners http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/JobFairRetail2012.pdf On Friday, September 28, HRA’s Employment Services hosted the second of their industry-targeted job fairs at the Alexander Hamilton US Customs House in Manhattan. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/JobFairRetail2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/DomesticViolenceWarnSigns.pdf Domestic abuse is a problem that affects people across all levels of income, cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations; but recognizing it can be difficult because it doesn’t always involve physical violence. Here are some warning signs of domestic violence. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/october_2012/DomesticViolenceWarnSigns.pdf https://new.livestream.com/TheNewSchool/cnyca-newsom HRA Commissioner Robert Doar joined California Lt. Governor Gavin Newson and The New York Times’ Economix Blog editor Catherine Rampell, for a The New School’s Milano School of Urban Policy discussion on the impact of austerity on programs that alleviate poverty and the division between successful and struggling cities. https://new.livestream.com/TheNewSchool/cnyca-newsom http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/Parent_Pledge.pdf HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), along with City and non-profit partners, launched the Parent Pledge Project, an initiative in which custodial and noncustodial parents work with mediators to help agree on child support and visitation agreements outside of Family Court. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/Parent_Pledge.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/HRA_Learn_to_bike_NY.pdf Human Resources Administration Commissioner Robert Doar, Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and NYC DADS Coordinator Alan Farrell, joined fathers and children at PS/IS 180 in West Harlem to learn how to ride a bike. The event, sponsored by Bike New York, was part of the City's continued efforts to promote responsible fatherhood and the importance of parental involvement in a child's life. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/HRA_Learn_to_bike_NY.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/OCSEConfer2012_3.pdf On Thursday, September 6, HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) hosted government, academic and non-government organization leaders from across the nation for their annual Child Support Enforcement Policy Conference. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/OCSEConfer2012_3.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_september_2012/cut_the_junk_eating_classes.pdf HRA and Cornell University Cooperative Extension of NYC held “Cut the Junk” healthy eating classes at Bronx Concourse and Brooklyn Fort Greene Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Centers. “Cut the Junk” brochures in English and Spanish were also handed out to clients and applicants. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_september_2012/cut_the_junk_eating_classes.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/Mandatory_MLTC.pdf The New York State Department of Health announced that it has received written approval from the federal government to require dual eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) consumers who are age 21 and older and in need to community-based long term care services for more than 120 days, to enroll in a Managed Long Term Care plan. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/september_2012/Mandatory_MLTC.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/august_2012/cyclones.pdf HRA Commissioner Robert Doar joined 100 dads and kids to watch the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday, August 25 as they beat their rivals, the Staten Island Yankees. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/august_2012/cyclones.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/august_2012/CBICCentralRefUnit2012.pdf On Monday, August 6 HRA unveiled the newly remodeled Common Benefit ID Card (CBIC) Centralized Referral Unit at 109 E 16th St. in Manhattan. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/august_2012/CBICCentralRefUnit2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/august_2012/ChildAwareness2012.pdf Child Support Awareness month is a time to recognize the vital role child support plays in the lives of millions of children. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/august_2012/ChildAwareness2012.pdf http://www.govtech.com/health/New-York-City-Agency-Simplifies-the-Data-Warehouse.html Government Technology Magazine looks at HRA’s Enterprise Data Warehouse and their new dataSmart system, which compresses the huge amounts of data in the warehouse to what staff most frequently need. http://www.govtech.com/health/New-York-City-Agency-Simplifies-the-Data-Warehouse.html http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/OCHIAHealthCareReform.pdf On Thursday, July 19, Executive Deputy Commissioner of HRA’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA) Marjorie Cadogan took part in a panel discussion on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on the Affordable Care Act. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/OCHIAHealthCareReform.pdf http://www.ny1.com/content/165240/ny1-online--city-commissioner-compares-anti-obesity-food-options Commissioner Doar discusses HRA’s new Cut the Junk campaign on New York One’s Inside City Hall. http://www.ny1.com/content/165240/ny1-online--city-commissioner-compares-anti-obesity-food-options http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/Cut_the_Junk_Story.pdf On Wednesday, July 18, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs and Commissioner Doar announced the launch of HRA’s Cut the Junk campaign – a citywide effort to help New Yorkers make healthy food choices and cook nutritious meals on a limited income. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/Cut_the_Junk_Story.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/Medicaid_Fraud_Press.pdf On Tuesday, July 17, Commissioner Doar joined U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the FBI New York Field Office Janice K. Fedarcyk and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to announce charges against 48 individuals for participating in a massive fraud ring which unlawfully diverted and sold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of prescription drugs. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/Medicaid_Fraud_Press.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/FSErrorRate2012.pdf HRA’s Food Stamp Program lowered its payment error rate from 6.23 percent in 2010 to 4.44 percent in 2011. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/july_2012/FSErrorRate2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_july_2012/healthbucks_2012.pdf Commissioner Robert Doar joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley and elected officials to announce that, as part of the city-wide effort to fight the obesity epidemic, for the first time ever all of City’s Farmers Markets will make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable for low-income New Yorkers. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_july_2012/healthbucks_2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/OCSE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) recently released their annual report for 2011, denoting the program’s most recent accomplishments in serving the children of New York City and their parents. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/OCSE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf http://www.rockinst.org/newsroom/news_releases/2012/06-25-HRA_contracts.aspx A new report from the Rockefeller Institute of Government offers insights into how state and local governments can manage work by private vendors serving public clients, based on New York City's 15-year history with welfare-to-work contractors. http://www.rockinst.org/newsroom/news_releases/2012/06-25-HRA_contracts.aspx http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/HealthBucks2012.pdf Starting July 1, you'll receive Health Bucks when you purchase healthy fruits and vegetables at a farmers' market with Food Stamps. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/HealthBucks2012.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/SummerMealsFlyer_6_6_12.pdf Starting June 28, all New York City children, 18 years and younger, can receive free summer meals through the City’s Summer Meals program. To find an open public school, pool or park near you, call 311. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/SummerMealsFlyer_6_6_12.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_june_2012/215_12_NYCDads.pdf Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs and Citywide Fatherhood Services Coordinator Alan S. Farrell honored ten fathers from across New York City at the 2012 Dads Matter event. Joined by New York Ranger Henrik Lundqvist and HRA Commissioner Robert Doar, HRA’s new Parent Pledge Project was also announced. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/press_releases/2012/pr_june_2012/215_12_NYCDads.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/adult.shtml June 15 is a day to recognize the serious and underreported issue of elder abuse. HRA’s Adult Protective Services, which connects New Yorkers who cannot care for themselves with life-saving services, is mandated to investigate cases of elder abuse and help victims escape abusive conditions. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/directory/adult.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/JobFairSecurity2012.pdf On Wednesday, June 6, HRA’s Family Independence Administration (FIA) Employment Services held the first of several job fairs targeted at clients seeking work in specific industries. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/JobFairSecurity2012.pdf http://soundcloud.com/nychra/interview-davidzon-5-23-2012 To ensure the integrity of NYC's public assistance programs and the responsible spending of taxpayer dollars, HRA continuously works to prevent Medicaid and Food Stamp fraud. Listen to our recent radio interviews on our efforts: http://soundcloud.com/nychra/interview-davidzon-5-23-2012 http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/OCSEMagistratesConf2012.pdf On Monday, May 21, HRA’s Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) hosted its 2012 Support Magistrates Conference. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/downloads/pdf/internet_articles/2012/june_2012/OCSEMagistratesConf2012.pdf 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