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Closure of asylum application health center and transition plan
1:11:40
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32 sec
Council Member Ayala inquires about the reasons for closing the asylum application health center and the city's plans to address ongoing needs. Director Jiha explains that the closure is due to the end of state funding.
- The center was funded by the state, but the funding has ended
- MOYA (Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs) will continue to provide services, particularly legal services, to asylum seekers
- There are concerns about the continued need for these services despite the center's closure
Diana I. Ayala
1:11:40
Why is the city closing the asylum application health center?
Jacques Jiha
1:11:44
Because it was funded by the state, you know, and funding dries
Diana I. Ayala
1:11:47
up.
1:11:49
Alright.
1:11:51
Are aren't there still a considerable number of people in the city that are requiring this type of assistance, and what is the city's transition plan to continue to address this need after the center is closed?
Jacques Jiha
1:12:01
We believe Moya would continue to provide asylum seekers services, particularly legal services.
1:12:10
Many of them would get those services to Moya.