Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mirela Iverac in WNYC WNYC, By Mirela Iverac The City of New York is trying out a new approach to stop the increase in the number of families with children in the shelter system: giving them money. This month, the city will begin offering one-time $500 debit cards to doubled-up families and their hosts. Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks says the ultimate goal is to get them into their own apartments with a city rental subsidy.
