Greetings!
We've been busy this quarter. Our policy team published a report, Family Homelessness in New York City: What the Adams Administration Can Learn from Previous Mayoralties, featuring a timeline of family homelessness from Mayor Edward Koch through Mayor Bill de Blasio and more than 200 practitioners, educators, and partners enriched their experience of the Beyond Housing magazine in March’s webinar: “Engaging Families + Supporting Children's Educational Needs in Shelter.” 

We want to highlight the innovative and replicable work that YOU are doing not only in NYC but across the country. To be featured in the "What’s Happening In Our Network" section, please email us at INFO@ICPHusa.org with your ideas. We look forward to hearing from you.
What the Adams Administration Can Learn from Previous Mayoralties
The report, Family Homelessness in New York City: What the Adams Administration Can Learn from Previous Mayoralties, shows how the last five mayors have contended with the challenges of family homelessness, seeks to contextualize the policies of the de Blasio administration on the topic, and ends with a look to the future of family homelessness in New York City under the new administration, led by Mayor Eric Adams.
Webinar: Engaging Families + Supporting Children’s Educational Needs in Shelter
In March, more than 200 people were able to enrich their experience of the Beyond Housing magazine by hearing from its authors and their colleagues in the panel discussion webinar—“Engaging Families + Supporting Children's Educational Needs in Shelter.” Stay tuned for news on our next featured webinar.
Let’s Show People What #Familyhomelessnesslookslike
Imagine if we put our collective resources together to show others what #Familyhomelessnesslookslike? For some it might be sharing data. For others, photos. Videos of families in their own words. Might be in a shelter. Could be doubled-up or in a motel. A college classroom or an early ed playground. Working. Graduating.

What it’s not is any one thing, person, look, number, or idea. We will be sharing data and stories each month on what #Familyhomelessnesslookslike; join the conversation by showing what is happening in NYC and in your community by using the hashtag #Familyhomelessnesslookslike.
What's Going On at HFH ...
Catch up on the happenings at HFH with their Spring 2022 newsletter. Learn about the youth council providing welcome bags to new families joining Saratoga Family Residence, Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment graduating its first Barista Training cohort, and more.
What's Happening in Our Network ...



  • HomeFront’s CEO and Founder, Connie Mercer, will be transitioning out of her role as CEO this fall. She will be leading the Shelter Consortium of NJ to advocate at the state and national level. Lookout for her upcoming book on HomeFront’s comprehensive services model. Read more here.


  • Measure of America is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Speakers will discuss New Research and Insights on Youth Disconnection: Understanding the Impacts of COVID-19. Register now.
Thank you to those who took the survey on Beyond Housing magazine, and congratulations to the winners who will receive a gift card:

  • Leeane Knighton, Los Angeles County Office of Education
  • Ivan Romero, The Floating Hospital
  • Jude Johns, Manhattan Technology Services
  • Sandra Hengle, Homeless Rescue of WNC
Thank you all for your ongoing interest and support in the work of HFH and ICPH.