This report, which documents how New York City introduced professional financial counseling into key City services is the first in a series that build the case
for fully integrating financial empowerment and asset building strategies into core social service delivery to achieve better outcomes, potentially with less investment.
The Study is one of the first field research initiatives in New York City to look specifically at the financial needs and practices of recent immigrants. The full report is a comprehensive overview of the data, analysis, and key findings.