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1) $10M Emergency Contingency Fund for DV Agencies

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New York’s domestic violence service providers are in crisis — and survivors are paying the price.

Over 90% of funding for DV services comes from unstable federal sources, many of which face freezes, cuts, or restrictive new rules. At the same time, New York State contracts are routinely delayed and reimbursements arrive late, leaving programs unable to make payroll or keep their doors open. One provider has already closed, and others are at risk.

We urge the Legislature to allocate $10 million in emergency contingency funding to stabilize licensed domestic violence agencies so they can continue serving survivors when they need help most. No survivor should lose access to safety because of cash-flow failures.

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DV service providers in NY are facing closure due to unstable federal funding + delayed state contracts. One program has already shut its doors.

The Legislature must act now and allocate $10M in emergency funding to keep licensed DV programs open and serving survivors. #StepUp4DV #NYSCADVAdvocacyDay2026

2) Increase Victim Services by $25M to Address VOCA Shortfall

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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is the largest source of support for New York’s crime victim service providers, helping survivors access shelter, housing, legal services, counseling, and more.

While we support the Governor’s proposed $100 million investment, it is not enough to offset federal VOCA shortfalls or meet the growing need across the state.

We urge the Legislature to increase victim services funding by $25 million, bringing the total to $125 million in the FY’27 budget, so domestic violence survivors can continue to receive the critical support they deserve.

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VOCA funding is essential for survivor services across NY — but federal shortfalls mean more support is needed.

We urge the Legislature to add $25M to the Governor’s proposal, bringing victim services funding to $125M in FY’27 so no survivor is left without help. #StepUp4DV #NYSCADVAdvocacyDay2026

3) Increase TANF Set-Aside for Non-Residential DV Services

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The need for non-residential domestic violence services has surged — but funding hasn’t kept up.

In the last five years alone, demand has increased 63%, yet TANF funding for these services has remained flat at $3 million — the same level set 26 years ago. This fails to reflect inflation, rising costs, or the realities survivors face today.

We urge the Legislature to increase the TANF set-aside to $9.6 million, ensuring survivors can access counseling, advocacy, and legal support when shelter is not the right or immediate option.

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Demand for non-residential DV services is up 63%, but TANF funding has been stuck at $3M for 26 years.

That’s unacceptable. The Legislature must increase the TANF set-aside to $9.6M to meet current demand and inflation. Survivors deserve better. #StepUp4DV #NYSCADVAdvocacyDay2026

4) Fund a 7.8% Targeted Inflationary Increase for DV Contracts

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Domestic violence advocates are essential — yet they continue to be left behind.

For the fourth time since 2022, proposed state investments to address inflation for human services workers exclude DV advocates, many of whom are women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. These advocates do not earn equitable, living wages, despite doing critical, life-saving work every day.

We urge the Legislature to appropriate $3 million for a 7.8% targeted inflationary increase on state domestic violence contracts. This investment will allow DV programs to raise staff wages and cover rising costs for benefits, utilities, food, transportation, insurance, and other essentials — ensuring programs can retain staff and continue serving survivors.

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DV advocates are essential workers — but once again they’re excluded from state inflationary investments.

The Legislature must appropriate $3M for a 7.8% targeted increase on state DV contracts so programs can pay staff fairly and cover rising costs. Value the work. #StepUp4DV #NYSCADVAdvocacyDay2026

5) Pass the SAFE Shelter Act to Expand Access for Single Adult Survivors

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Too many single adult survivors are locked out of life-saving shelter due to outdated funding rules.

Under New York’s per-person, per-night reimbursement model, domestic violence programs lose thousands of dollars when they place a single survivor in a room intended for two people — even when that placement is the safest option. Over a 180-day stay, a program can lose nearly $21,000 for doing the right thing.

The SAFE Shelter Act (A3264/S7738) fixes this problem by ensuring providers receive full reimbursement when a double-occupancy room is used to shelter a single adult survivor. This will significantly expand access for survivors without children, including trafficked survivors, LGBTQIA+ survivors, and older adults. Safety should never depend on a funding loophole.

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Single adult survivors — including LGBTQIA+ and trafficked survivors — are often denied shelter because outdated funding rules penalize providers.

The SAFE Shelter Act (A3264/S7738) ensures full reimbursement when a double room houses one survivor, expanding access to life-saving shelter. #StepUp4DV #NYSCADVAdvocacyDay2026