Year: 2018

University Settlement stands in opposition of the proposed changes to the ‘Public Charge’ rule. The federal administration’s proposed expansion of the ‘Public Charge’ rule to include Medicaid, SNAP, and/or housing assistance programs threatens ALL immigrants and ALL New Yorkers by placing more vulnerable children and families at-risk. For over 130 years, University Settlement has sought […]

By KESHIA CLUKEY 02/08/2018 04:59 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ALBANY — Several members of the state Assembly are calling for an increase in state aid for adult literacy programs to make up for changes in federal legislation that would otherwise leave approximately 17,000 adult learners statewide without access. “In most of our communities