Policy Publications

VOA-NNJ calls for a comprehensive review of New Jersey residential program reimbursement rates and a model budget that reflects the true cost of services for adults with behavioral health challenges, as well as investments in staff wages and training to help residential providers attract and retain qualified staff.

VOA-GNY delivered testimony to the NYC Council on improving shelter safety and conditions, calling for trauma-informed design, stronger staffing, building maintenance, and investment in shelter facilities.

VOA-GNY testified before the NYC Council on legislation to reduce administrative delays in CityFHEPS rental assistance and prepare for the launch of the City Housing Assistance Program (CHAP).

VOA-GNY testified before the NYC Council on the Mayor’s Block by Block Housing Plan, supporting efforts to streamline development and help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing faster.

VOA-GNY released a statement thanking the New York City Council for a $250K Operation Backpack investment in the FY27 Budget, which will help VOA-GNY provide school supplies to every child living in a NYC shelter. 

VOA-NNJ responds to New Jersey’s FY27 budget, applauding the preservation of funding for critical nonprofit services while urging the state to adopt a transparent, needs-based funding model that strengthens housing, behavioral health, and homelessness services.

VOA-GNY released a statement in response to CityFHEPS Expansion and the FY27 Budget

VOA-GNY responds Mayor Mamdani’s consideration of delaying the implementation of nonprofit payment law, which would have a serious and immediate impact on our programs, our workforce, and the New Yorkers who depend on these services.