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…ng an avenue for economic independence. Children are home from school, increasing stress and possibly exposing children to domestic violence. Victims with disabilities are more vulnerable to illness and may be more likely to stay with an…

…issue of violence against women men and children. For those who have been affected by violence, it is a means of expressing their emotions by decorating a t-shirt. …

…abilities. Freedom House accepts women, children and men.  Its programs include individual counseling for adults and children, support groups, safety planning, case management, housing assistance, occupational therapy, financial clinic ser…

…ving in an abusive relationship with my children's father and picked up the phone to find shelter. I was accepted at (Barrier Free Living’s) Freedom House (domestic violence shelter) and my new life began. Freedom House I entered Fr…

…ividual and group counseling to adults, children and adolescents. Prior to Freedom House she worked with youth in alternatives to detention and incarceration programs, student veterans and crime victims. Intense substance abuse, such as …

…issue of violence against women men and children. For those who have been affected by violence, it is a means of expressing their emotions by decorating a t-shirt. The clothesline project will be held on the back parking lot of our Barrier …

…y basis, by witnessing the families and children he meets overcome the sometimes daunting challenges they face. "Understanding and knowing the everyday challenges that families, children, and individuals of color face inspires me to do m…

…dividual safety and the safety of their children. It’s not difficult to understand why victims of domestic violence would return to an abusive relationship after an unsuccessful attempt to leave. Without the ability to obtain housing o…

…e able support the brave women, men and children that come through our doors (at Freedom House) every day. For over 12 years I have worked in the social work field on both a macro and micro level.  All of these experiences combined have…

…ividual and group counseling to adults, children and adolescents. Prior to Freedom House she worked with youth in alternatives to detention and incarceration programs, student veterans and crime victims. February 14 is Valentine’s Day.…

…th, 2016. Having previously worked with children at The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, another non-profit organization, I wanted to continue to help people but in a different way. So, in searching for jobs in the non-profit sector I came …

…  Today she is the proud mother of two children, Ethan and Eric. The accounting team grew under Yueqin's management, and today includes Sol Coriat, Prudencia Pena, Axel Solis and Vicki Wang. The team worked together at the original 270 …

…ie to talk about the work she does with children, the challenges she faces and the lessons she continues to learn. BFL: Tell us how you first became familiar with Freedom House, and what drew you to working here. Also, tell us a littl…

…nd a way up and out for herself and her children. “The (domestic violence) incident that took place on June 5th turned everything upside down for me,” says Olivia. “I needed to get away from this abusive relationship with my childr…

…ss Month dinner for residents and their children this month. Celebrating 12 years in New York City, Freedom House is a domestic violence shelter (90-180 day stay) for women, men and children. We serve both families and single individuals…

…metimes inappropriately rely on hearing children to interpret or they rely on written communication. There is a long history of Deaf people being discriminated against and seen as less intelligent or capable than hearing individuals, which …

…ties, and adults with disabilities with children. Freedom House was the first fully accessible temporary shelter for the disabled and is unparalleled in the services it offers. The Freedom House team understands the importance of family an…

…t shelters than women with families and children. Women survivors of Domestic Violence that need fae, immediate shelter (due to domestic violence) have access to assistance at places like Freedom House. NYC’s intake shelters are open 7 da…

…er (90-180 day stay) for women, men and children. View a short film about Freedom House here.   …

…Shelter Intake Center for Families with Children under 21 Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) Intake Center Address: 151 East 151st Street Bronx, NY Phone: 212-607-6200 Subway: 2, 4 or 5 …

…on that Freedom House has for women and children.  They are doing a great job with women and children to move on and change their lives. The other reason I decided to come back is because I used to teach children Amharic (the national l…

…utiful donation of toys to use with the children. "The toys have impacted children in a very positive way." stated Yenely Gomez, MSW and Director of Child Care/Recreation at Freedom House. "Through use of the toys and play, the children can…

…ividual and group counseling to adults, children and adolescents. Prior to Freedom House she worked with youth in alternatives to detention and incarceration programs, student veterans and crime victims. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans a…

…ividual and group counseling to adults, children and adolescents. Prior to Freedom House she worked with youth in alternatives to detention and incarceration programs, student veterans and crime victims. Photo by Julieta Cervantes. Barr…

…omestic Violence situation, we think of children, finances, safety, and a place to live. However, less often we think of pets.  Just as much as fellow humans are family members, so are our furry friends. Knowing the strong emotional bon…

…f violence, particularly with women and children. I also felt that the staff was close-knit and respectful of each other, and I loved BFL's mission to help support people with disabilities. BFL: What do you most look forward to tackling …

…estic violence on individuals, couples, children, caregivers, and communities. The young adults provided incredible insight as they were given an opportunity to share their points of view and at times their own personal experiences with dom…

…hair repair shop, and face painting for children. The logistics to get there from New York were a bit challenging, but on both days I met many people with mobility challenges who had braved Penn Station with its inadequate elevators to g…

…ividual and group counseling to adults, children and adolescents. Prior to Freedom House she worked with youth in alternatives to detention and incarceration programs, student veterans and crime victims. Photo at top, a mother and daughter …

…ic violence survivors, including women, children and men, with or without disabilities. Its service programs include individual counseling for adults and children, support groups, safety planning, case management, housing assistance, occupa…