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Family Self Sufficiency Standard: Steering Committee C/O SENSES, 275 State Street, Albany, NY, 12210, (518) 463-5576 |
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| NYS Steering Committee Susan Antos, Greater Upstate Law Project Ron Deutsch, Statewide Emergency Network for Social and Economic Security, Co-chair Mark Dunlea, Hunger Action Network of NYS Suzanne Garhart, Workforce Development Institute, Hudson Valley Community College David Hamilton, NYS Catholic Conference Lois Johnson, Women's Employment and Resource Center Dan Maskin, NYS Community Action Association Ann Mattei, Adult Literacy and Workforce Preparation Team, NYS Education Department Sandra McGarraugh, NYS Career Options Institute, Co-chair Christine McKenna, Statewide Emergency Network for Social and Economic Security Merble Reagon, Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement Trudi Renwick, Fiscal Policy Institute Russ Simon, NY Association of Training and Employment Professionals Rus Sykes, State Communities Aid Association Scott Trees, Siena College Elie Ward, Statewide Youth Advocacy Agnes Zellin, NYS Child Care Coordinating Council |
Informational Meetings on: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York How much do New Yorkers need to earn to meet all their basic needs? How can subsidies help? The Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York is the thirteenth state in a series of such standards, developed by Dr. Diana Pearce. The Self-Sufficiency Standard shows how much is enough for families to meet their basic needs. It covers costs for housing, child care, food, transportation, medical care, miscellaneous expenses, and taxes. It also shows benefits from tax credits. The Standard varies by county (particularly for housing and child care) and by family type (e.g. a single mother with one infant vs. a two-parent family with teenagers). The Standard also shows the impact of public and private subsidies. Members of the steering committee will be conducting informational forums across the state on the findings of the report and how the Standard may be used in local areas. Local policy makers, decision makers, and senior staff may benefit from this fresh look at what constitutes self-sufficiency for families residing in your locality. SCHEDULE OF FORUMS: September 14, 1:00 - 3:00 PM September 25, 9:45 AM - Noon September 25, 2:45 - 5:00 PM September 26, 9:45 AM - Noon September 26, 2:45 - 5:00 PM September 27, 9:45 AM - Noon |
| For more information, please call Christine McKenna at SENSES, (518) 463-5576. | |