Q&A
Discussion on changes to 60-day shelter stay policy
1:58:22
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Council Member Brewer inquires about potential changes to the 30/60 day shelter stay policy, while Director Schaeffer discusses recent modifications and efforts to help asylum seekers integrate into New York or other suitable locations.
- Director Schaeffer mentions a recent shift in the 60-day noticing policy
- The administration aims to help people integrate in New York City, New York State, or elsewhere
- Schaeffer highlights collaboration with the state on the migrant relocation assistance program, which has helped over 500 households move into housing upstate
Gale A. Brewer
1:58:22
Is it possible to think that way?
Molly Schaeffer
1:58:24
So we continue to make changes as this this this response has required us to.
1:58:29
Just yesterday, we announced a shift in our 60 day noticing policy.
1:58:33
So we continue to make changes, and we'll continue to announce them as they happen.
1:58:38
It is also our intention to help people integrate either in New York City, New York State, or anywhere that they think is the best place for them and their family.
Gale A. Brewer
1:58:46
Well, they're gonna go wherever they can get a job and a house.
1:58:49
So if they can get upstate or the city of New York, I mean, we just have to focus more.
1:58:54
And my I know you're focusing, but upstate, you have to focus more.
Molly Schaeffer
1:58:57
And one thing I just wanna say is that we've been working a lot with the state on the migrant relocation assistance program where people are getting housing upstate, I think we've had more than 500 households move into housing upstate.
Gale A. Brewer
1:59:09
Okay.
1:59:10
Probably got more in Minnesota.
1:59:12
I'm just saying.
1:59:14
Okay.
1:59:14
Now, absenteeism is the other big issue.
