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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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