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What is being done to transfer asylum-seeking families to dedicated shelters and services?

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    The administrator explains that since 2022, asylum-seeking families have been transferred to dedicated asylum seeker sanctuary sites to provide appropriate services.

    • The Department of Homeless Services initially placed asylum seekers in the regular shelter system
    • They later began opening dedicated asylum seeker sanctuary sites
    • Families are being transferred to these sites to receive services tailored for asylum seekers
    • The regular shelter system does not have expertise in serving asylum seeker needs
    • The goal is to resettle asylum seekers and provide access to work opportunities