Author Archives: Human Services Council

Settlement houses have existed in America since 1886, representing one of the oldest and most sustainable models for providing a comprehensive community based range of social, educational and cultural services in cities across the country. As we try to account … Continue reading →

Recently proposed federal funding cuts pose grave risks to communities across the state. One of those risks is the financial starvation of the nonprofit human services organizations that serve New Yorkers of all backgrounds and make our communities safer, healthier, … Continue reading →

As the Nation Focuses on the Response to Hurricane Harvey in Texas… …Preparation for Disasters Progresses in NYC’s Human Services Sector HSC stands in sympathy with those who are suffering the effects of Hurricane Harvey as well as the multiple … Continue reading →

Overhead Rates in City Government Contracts Are Inadequate and Injurious Among HSC’s most critical charges is remedying the chronic underfunding by government of human services – and increasing the rates at which City and State agencies reimburse human services providers … Continue reading →

As the federal administration continues to threaten funding cuts for self-proclaimed sanctuary cities, mayors from around the nation have spoken out to assure their commitment to this policy and their communities has not changed. For example, Mayor de Blasio has … Continue reading →

And Will Vociferously Resist Federal Funding Cuts to Human Services Among Donald Trump’s first acts as US President was to direct NYC and other local governments to pursue the deportation of undocumented immigrants with records of minor criminal offenses — … Continue reading →

For Services to Achieve the Desired Effect, Facilities Must be Tended The facilities in which New Yorkers receive life-sustaining human services are the subjects of heavy wear – and too many suffer from deterioration. These spaces are senior centers, early … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, December 28, the New York State Department of Labor finalized a wage order that significantly increased the salary thresholds for executive and administrative employees.  This wage order, which took effect a mere three days later on New Year’s … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 08, 2017, the Human Services Council hosted our second FY17 membership meeting. The morning included: a panel discussion on the impact of the federal election on the human services sector; updates on HSC FY17 initiatives and strategy; … Continue reading →

Nonprofits Championed A Sorely Needed Boost For Workers; But the Law Adds to these Organizations’ Financial Challenges A Missive from Human Services Council and FPWA Second in a Series Last year, New York and California adopted the historic $15/hour minimum … Continue reading →