Q&A
HPD homeless set-asides for domestic violence survivors
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Council Member Farah Louis inquires about the implementation of HPD homeless set-asides for domestic violence survivors in HRA DV shelters. Deputy Commissioner Rima Rivera explains the two-phase process of providing access to these set-asides for families in DV shelters.
- Phase 1: Beginning the application process for families in DV shelter
- Phase 2: Allowing DV shelter providers to submit applications directly to HPD
- Timeline: Phase 1 expected to be completed by early 2025
Farah Louis
0:41:11
Thank you, deputy speaker, and good morning again.
0:41:15
I wanna briefly discuss HPD homeless set of sides.
0:41:18
We know that survivors in HRADB shelter cannot access these units.
0:41:25
The mayor stated that administration will reverse this administrative decision and open up units to families and individuals in the 5 shelter systems.
0:41:34
So I wanted to know if you all can share with us, has the change gone into effect?
0:41:39
And if not, when do you anticipate that would happen?
Rima Rivera
0:41:42
So I can let you know as to our progress.
0:41:45
So we are currently in the 1st phase of providing access to families in DV shelter to HPD set aside.
0:41:53
And the 1st phase really consists of beginning of the application process.
0:41:58
And should the family transition from DB to DHS, that application could be completed once that client enters DHS.
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The 2nd phase will be the ability for DB, DBS, and our providers to submit applications directly to HPD.
Farah Louis
0:42:19
When does the 2nd phase start?
Rima Rivera
0:42:21
Right now, we're getting through the 1st phase.
0:42:23
Okay.
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So but we will let you know.
Farah Louis
0:42:26
Do you have anticipated time when the 1st phase will end?
Rima Rivera
0:42:31
Right now, we are negotiating some technical difficulties ensuring that whatever information we enter into the system is safely transferred to HPD.
0:42:41
Mhmm.
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Because, of course, you wanna maintain client confidentiality.
0:42:45
So we hope that we'll be able to complete the 1st phase.
0:42:54
I think we it's not gonna be completed by the end of this calendar year.
0:42:58
But I'm hoping by early next by early 2025.
