State & Local Policy Documents

POLICY ADVOCACY

Empire Justice Memo of Support: A.1296 (Wright)- Repeal The 185% Earned Income Cap

When New York State passed its welfare reform initiative in 1997, working families on...

Empire Justice Memo of Support: A.1406/S.4140- Protect the Homes of Welfare Recipients

New York is one of only two states in the nation that takes deeds and mortgages again...

NEWSLETTERS

Winter 2009-2010 :

Empire Justice Center's quarterly newsletter for advocates. Read More


UPCOMING EVENTS

Emergency Assistance 101

This course provides an overview of the emergency assistance programs in New York Sta...

Food Stamps 101

This course will cover the rights of individuals to apply for food stamp benefits; th...

 

Fair Hearing of the Month
Fair Hearing # 4593736L (7/27/2006)
March 11, 2010
Finger-Imaging may not be required for EAA benefits or 131-s grants. Read More

Shelter Supplement Plans for Singles and Childless Individuals
September 28, 2009
2009 Shelter Supplement Plans for Singles and Childless Individuals Read More

Fair Hearing Bank
An Excellent Resource for Advocates
August 13, 2009
The Fair Hearing Bank, part of the Online Resource Center maintained by Western New York Law Center and Empire Justice Center, is a helpful destination for advocates seeking to stay informed of the most recent fair hearings concerning public benefits in New York State. Read More

2009 Intensive Case Services Plans
July 30, 2009
48 counties have received funding to focus on sanctioned families. These plans describe how the counties will use this funding. Read More

2008 - 2009 Local District Employment Plans
June 19, 2009
Local district employment plans by county Read More