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Programs overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – including Public Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – are not immediately affected by the federal government shutdown and are continuing to operate. Benefits will continue to be provided, and use of benefit cards are not impacted by the shutdown. Additionally, applications for these programs overseen by OTDA will continue to be accepted at this time. This message will be updated if additional information becomes available.

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Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign: Know the #TruthAboutTrafficking

Human traffickers prey on vulnerability

The Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking is sharing a series of graphics aimed at correcting these misconceptions, along with information about how to report trafficking cases. The Task Force has designed seven unique graphics to share on social media, with each including a quote about human trafficking that is either false or misleading. Underneath each quote is a fact that corrects the misconception and provides the contact information for victims to get help and for the public or service providers to report trafficking.

Please help spread this message by sharing these graphics on social media with the hashtag, #TruthAboutTrafficking.

Click on the images or links below to download full-size versions.