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City Council Directs Community Services Funds to Park Slope Programs

The measure adjusts allocations for social services delivered through Brooklyn community organizations serving Park Slope addresses.

By Park Slope Policy Desk · Published July 8, 2026

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The New York City Council passed a community services budget measure on July 8 that increases support for family counseling and senior outreach delivered by local nonprofits in Council District 39.

The vote occurred during the council's regular session on fiscal planning for the period beginning July 1 2026. Council records show the measure shifts existing appropriations within the Department of Social Services line items rather than creating new taxes or fees.

Changes for Park Slope addresses

Park Slope residents who use services at sites such as the Park Slope Center for Mental Health on 4th Street or senior programs run through the 7th Avenue Community Center will see the first adjustments in appointment availability by the fourth quarter of 2026. The legislation states that funds must support at least 120 additional counseling slots per month across the district. Policy analysts note that this allocation comes from the city's existing social services envelope rather than new revenue.

City budget documents for fiscal year 2026 list $4.1 billion under the Department of Social Services for community-based contracts. The measure redirects a portion of those dollars to organizations that already hold contracts serving zip codes 11215 and 11217. Local advocates note that households in these zip codes currently account for roughly 8 percent of district-wide requests for family support services.

Next steps in implementation

Nonprofit providers must submit updated service plans to the Department of Social Services by August 15. The government says the policy will result in expanded evening and weekend hours at two Park Slope locations beginning September 2026. Council staff will issue a progress report to the full body in January 2027 that includes the number of residents served under the revised contracts.

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