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This year marks the 20th anniversary of HomeBase, New York City’s primary homelessness prevention program. Throughout the years, this pilot program has influenced national homelessness policy, dictating how federal dollars have been spent and resources have been allocated in NYC and around the nation.

From Local Pilot to National Model: HomeBase at 20 Years and Its Impact on Housing Insecure Families in NYC examines the history of HomeBase, how it works to prevent homelessness, and its impact on families. We hope this report helps policy makers and practitioners at the local and national levels gain further insight in how to strengthen our social supports.

View the Timeline of Prevention and Family Homelessness Policies in New York City, 1980s–Today by clicking below.

Shout out to friends, old and new, we met while exhibiting and attending sessions at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) in November. It was great to connect with so many people and to share copies of our children books. These books are appropriate for grades K–5 and there are a limited number left. Email Info@ICPHusa.org to inquire about inventory and to receive these books free of charge.

Homelessness among families in NYC increased significantly in 2023—continuing the increase seen in the Spring of 2022. In this blog, we took a look at 2023 to share a snapshot of family homelessness in NYC.

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