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PUBLICATIONS

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York State 2010

This report measures the income and earnings necessary for families to be self-suffic...

The River Runs Dry: Decreased Access to Mortgage Credit in Rochester’s Underserved Neighborhoods

This report documents a dramatic decrease in prime mortgage lending made between 2006...

NEWSLETTERS

June 2010 :

The Disability Law News is Empire Justice Center's quarterly newsletter for disability advocates. Read More

Spring 2010 :

This issue of the Legal Services Journal contians articles on Consumer and Community Development, Immigration, Public Benefits and Disability Benefits. Read More

Recent Documents

New Resource to Assist Domestic Violence Victims with Unemployment Benefits System
July 27, 2010
A new user-friendly resource has been developed to assist domestic violence victims navigate through the unemployment insurance benefits system. Read More

Shelter Supplement Plans for Households with Children
July 12, 2010
Shelter Supplement Plans for Households with Children Read More

Insurance Information for Consumers and Homeowners
July 7, 2010
Links to information on insurance for consumers and homeowners. Read More

Recent Reports

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York State 2010 :
June 29, 2010
This report measures the income and earnings necessary for families to be self-sufficient in every county of the state. Read More

The River Runs Dry: Decreased Access to Mortgage Credit in Rochester’s Underserved Neighborhoods :
June 23, 2010
This report documents a dramatic decrease in prime mortgage lending made between 2006 and 2008 in Rochester, NY, and highlights that low-income communities and neighborhoods of color were hardest hit by the drop-off in lending. Read More

Paying More for the American Dream IV :
May 13, 2010
A report documenting a dramatic decrease in low-cost home loans and highlighting that communities of color were hardest hit by the drop-off in lending. Read More

Recent Online Trainings

SSI Income and Resources
June 15, 2010
This two-hour workshop will focus on “non-disability issues” involving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims that are not generally covered elsewhere, including income and resource rules, as well as living arrangements. Read More

Child Care: Legal Issues Affecting Low-Income Parents and Providers
June 12, 2010
This presentation reviews the various types of child care assistance available to low-income families, including public assistance related child care, Transitional Child Care, and subsidies. Read More

Public Assistance Issues for Teens and Young Adults / Housing Advocacy to Prevent Children from Languishing in Foster Care
June 12, 2010
This presentation will address some of the benefits and assistance available to teenagers, young adults and young families, approximately ages 16-22. Benefit areas covered will include cash assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid and housing resources for teens and young adults who are living on their own or aging out of foster care. Read More