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Councilmember Bottcher and WIN partner unveil planned expanded services in family shelters

By Isabel Song Beer

Posted on June 16, 2022

University-Place

New York City Councilmember Erik Bottcher has partnered with WIN – the largest provider of shelter and supportive services for homeless families in the city – to expand mental healthcare for families in shelters.

The bill, introduced June 16, will require the city to fund mental health clinicians at every family shelter who will provide parents and children with the support they need.

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Councilmember Bottcher and WIN partner unveil planned expanded services in family shelters

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