Hostos Family Empowerment Program - FEP

03/25/2026

Are you pregnant? Did you recently have a baby? Do you need support? We encourage you to join the Peace for Moms Support Group. See the flyer for more details

03/18/2026

Hostos students who are parenting with children between the ages of 0-14 years are invited to attend the annual Spring Carnival. See bar code below to sign up or use the url
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2CmrDHksNk1Cr-SXTcEuUZtUOURURVFCRkVYNUhMSUVDMVFXN0JNSEhaMy4u
ONLY Hostos Community College students can attend!

03/17/2026

Hostos students are invited to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 24, 2026 from 12pm to 3pm. Come celebrate with our Muslim students - learn about Islam, socialize and eat foods from different Middle Eastern and African countries.

12/26/2025

Happy holidays,

We encourage all our students during this winter break to attend this workshop series so you can learn valuable skills in leadership. See flyer for more information.
Educated families empowers communities!!!

12/25/2025

Happy holidays to one and all from the Family Empowerment Program. May all your positive wishes come true.
Thanks to all our donors for helping us support our students who are parenting. And to all our volunteers who wrapped all the gifts for our students children.
Blessings always

11/25/2025

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Broker Fees Are Now Illegal in NYC: The FARE Act


This week’s update comes from the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit.


The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act took effect on June 11, 2025. This law prohibits brokers who represent landlords from charging broker fees to tenants. This includes brokers who publish listings with the landlord’s permission. Landlords or their agents must disclose other fees that the tenant must pay in their listings and rental agreements.

Forced broker fees are now ILLEGAL and landlords cannot charge real estate broker fees to renters. Being forced to pay a broker you didn’t hire? File a complaint with your text messages, screenshots, etc. at

The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act took effect on June 11, 2025. This law prohibits brokers who represent landlords from charging broker fees to tenants. This includes brokers who publish listings with the landlord’s permission. Landlords or their agents must disclose other fees ...

11/20/2025

FEP in collaboration with the Family Empowerment Club continues to support the needs of our parenting students by providing workshops, and resources...

09/24/2025

Bring your children come and play and learn about resources!

08/07/2025

Resources that you can tap into

NYCJobs: Get free career training and help finding a job in government or the private sector.

Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.

NYC 988: NYC 988 is your connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance use support, information and referrals. You can reach the toll-free help line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text and online chat.

Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every first and third Tuesday of the month from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office.

Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program.

311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.

Money in Your Pocket: Connect with 70+ Programs and Save Money in New York City.

Mayor Adams' Admin Accomplishments: New York City's Accomplishments under Mayor Adams

07/15/2025

Do you need a job?

Then visit the job fair that is being held at Lincoln Hospital tomorrow from 11am to 2pm at 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451.

Many city employers will be present

07/08/2025

VNS is hosting an 8 weeks (weekly) series of art based mental health activities for youth at their Brooklyn and Bronx office.

Hey Bronx kids and youth ages 10-24! Join the VNS Safe Pathways Summer Art Series! Each week, youth will engage in a different, fun, strength-based art activity, to improve their resiliency skills, while connecting with their peers. Oftentimes, the activities can double as coping skills youth can use in times of stress or crisis. The series is drop-in, meaning it isn’t mandatory to attend all 8 weeks. Youth can participate as desired! The art series is free for all and snacks, along with fun prizes, will be given out weekly!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-art-series-from-safe-pathways-tickets-1411070813789?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have questions you can email the coordinator
Ms. Martine McClendon
Martine.McClendon@vnshealth.org

07/02/2025

FEP ended the semester's run into the summer with its final 4 events-- our Spring Carnival on May 17, 2025, our graduation Party on May 21,2025, our 1st annual Baby Shower in collaboration with Einstein School of Medicine Healthy Start Program and Mott Haven Community Partnerships on June 12, 2025. Families engaged with lots of community partners so that they can find resources to support their needs. Last but not least our annually PRIDE, Caribbean Heritage and Men's Health Month on June 26, 2025. Overall, a good time was had by all.