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Homeless parents entering the shelter system looking to reunite with their children have got a long hard road

August 24, 2023

Amalia Montanez was separated from her daughter when homelessness forced her into New York City’s shelter system. Her daughter, at the same time, was placed into foster care. Seven years later, Amalia and her daughter were eligible for reunification. However, the process to be reunited has proven difficult.

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It is Institute for Community Living’s (ICL) mission to help New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges live healthy and fulfilling lives by providing comprehensive housing, health care, and recovery services. We take a trauma-informed approach—meeting the people we serve wherever they are, working together to support them in achieving their goals.

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