As New York City’s shelter population remains high, legislators are taking aim at an intake process that requires homeless families to prove they are indeed homeless to city investigators.
When someone shows up at a city shelter seeking assistance, it’s probably because they have no other choice. But homeless families still have to go through a screening process to confirm they are indeed homeless in order to be eligible for housing services.
A bill, introduced by Bronx City Councilmember Amanda Farías Thursday, looks to simplify the process so families get help faster.
“This bill is about removing what is now a bureaucratic barrier that’s actively preventing families in crisis from accessing shelter and really just stabilizing their lives,” said Farías…