Front-line Solutions to Homelessness
Identifying short-term tactics and long-range strategies to address the impact of migrant populations on NYC’s homeless systems.
HELP USA’s annual symposium returns on January 31, 2024, gathering cross-sector industry leaders to address today’s pressing housing issues and the most effective frontline solutions to homelessness. In 2024, we will focus on identifying short-term tactics and long-range strategies to address the impact of migrant populations on NYC’s homeless systems.
Join us as we host experts and practitioners from across the industry. This distinguished panel will explore the original intent of The Callahan Consent Decree
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY
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Agenda
8:30 AM |
Registration and Breakfast |
9:00 AM |
Emcees Welcome
Introductory Remarks
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9:10 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
9:20 AM |
Morning Plenary Presentations |
9:45 AM |
POLICY: The Callahan Consent Decree Exploring the original intent of this landmark ruling juxtaposed against the backdrop of New York City’s current homelessness crisis; examining the scope of the ruling and its application to non-Americans; and the finite limits of the ability of any municipality to care for its existing homeless population topped by substantial immigration. A roundtable discussion with government leaders, nonprofit partners, and business will address current and future policy proposals to cut through red tape and provide lasting solutions to chronic homelessness
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10:45 AM |
Break |
11:00 AM |
PRACTICE: Housing Migrants – Adapting Existing Models to Serve Non-traditional Population Needs Listen in as front-line leaders address the challenges and stresses on existing models caused by the migrant influx. Hear how these seasoned homeless services experts adapted systems, reworked procedures, and innovated methods to address the urgent need for jobs, legal aid, and education for adults and families with distinctly different traits than the population the system was designed to serve.
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12:00 PM |
FINDINGS: Real Stories from Residents A conversation with individuals who arrived in NYC as immigrants will provide case-based examples of how our services, systems, and policies are impacting those on the receiving end, especially in the quest to find employment. Learn the latest findings revealed in a research report focused on the outcomes of migrants who have access to job placement programs
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12:30 PM |
Luncheon Moderated Roundtables
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1:15 PM |
Keynote Speaker |
1:30 PM |
Networking Break |
1:45 PM |
Spotlight Discussion |
2:15 PM |
FORECAST: Removing Obstacles to Long-Term Housing Stability for Migrants Join experts from government, academia, and business as they share a vision for adjusting our approach to housing and providing services to immigrant populations that include permanently reducing stresses on existing systems and removing barriers that prevent migrants from rapidly exiting transitional housing. |
3:15 PM |
Afternoon Plenary Presentation
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3:45 PM |
CONNECTIONS: Networking, Coffee, Cake, & Closing Remarks
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4:00 PM |
Symposium Concludes |
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