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Get Your ID! Mayor’s Executive Order 150: Young Men’s Initiative Young Men’s Initiative “ID=” The program is part of the Young Men’s Initiative which aims to improve the quality of life of young AfricanAmerican and Latino men in New York City. While developing this initiative, the Mayor’s Office discovered that having a government ID will make it easier for all New Yorkers. Help New Yorkers learn about the types of Government ID Understand the importance of having an ID Learn how to apply for each type of ID Apply for jobs Open back accounts Receive government benefits and services 2 Mayor’s Executive Order 150 August 4, 2011 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signs EO 150 An Executive Order (EO) is issued by the Mayor to City agencies and offices in order to implement a law or policy. EO-150 aims to make NYC residents aware of the benefits of the 3 main types of government issued IDs: Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, and Non-Driver State IDs. This is a multi-agency effort between the DOE, ACS, DYCD, DOHMH, NYCHA, DCA, DOC, DHS,HPD, HRA, DPR, DOP, NYPL, BPL, QPL, and HHC. 3 Barriers or Myths To Getting An I.D. Don’t I need an ID to get an ID? I don’t know where to go to get an ID. The applications are too complicated. It takes too long. I don’t understand why it’s important. I don’t know what types of IDs exist. 4 Why Is It Important To Have An I.D.? Apply for a job Rent an apartment Receive public benefits like health insurance Get into government buildings for meetings and appointments Cash a check Open a bank account Get a library card Get a gym membership Apply for college/FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 5 Types of Recognized ID Birth Certificate: shows date of birth parents’ names the hospital where the student was born A birth certificate can be used as “proof of citizenship” and is sometimes called a “vital record.” 6 Types of Recognized ID Social Security Card: has the student’s name and a unique 9-digit number assigned by the United States Social Security Administration. Can be used as “proof of identity.” 7 Types of Recognized ID Non-Driver State ID: Department of Motor Vehicles similar to a drivers license driving test not required a photo name address date of birth You can use a non-driver State ID as “proof of citizenship” and “proof of identity.” 8 The Role of the Parent Coordinator 9 The Role of the Parent Coordinator Serve as the school-based point persons for EO-150 Distribute brochures to students and parents with information about how to get a government-issued ID. Interact with and provide support to students and/or parents during school hours when they have questions about getting IDs. Inform students of the availability of more information on this initiative on the DOE’s website. 10 Next Steps 11 Next Steps Your school should have received posters & brochures that explain EO- 150 • Brochures and posters should be displayed in prominent places throughout your school • • • • • • • Main Office Parent Room Parent Coordinator’s Office Guidance Counselor's Office College Counselor's Office Community Based Organization area (where applicable) Please familiarize yourself with these materials 12 Next Steps • record the information for each student or parent that requests information about the ID Program. • Track the number of students and parents to whom information on government-issued identification on the weekly Parent Coordinator's Report 13 Frequently Asked Questions 14 Thank you for your attention today. For more information contact or visit Department of Health and Mental Hygiene www.nyc.gov/health Contact the NYC Health Department’s Office of Vital Records 212-788-4520 Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov Call 1-800-772-1213 Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Say "replace a Social Security card" to get assistance. Say "help" at anytime to speak to a customer service representative. Department of Motor Vehicles www.dmv.ny.gov/license.htm#nondriver Call 212-645-5550 or 718-966-6155 Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Some customer service is available. [email protected] 15