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Family Self Sufficiency Presentation <br /> E <br /> Audrey Spencer-Horsley stated that one of the OCHA Five Year goals is establishing a Family Self <br /> Sufficiency program for HCV participants. She said in beginning to think about that and plan for <br /> development of a program, she asked Stephanie to research some successful programs to brief the <br /> Board. Stephanie did a brief presentation on four family self-sufficiency programs. This program is to <br /> coordinate housing assistance with public and private resources to enable assisted families to achieve <br /> economic self-sufficiency. She researched three different programs in other areas and one in North <br /> Carolina, Charlotte. One of the programs was training residents in the labor field. The focus is on job <br /> training,placement and retention. Another program is geared toward educational and professional goals <br /> to help participants to develop a plan to transition out of subsidized housing. The New Century IDA <br /> program assists participants with building assets that will increase in value to help them achieve <br /> homeownership. Most of the programs have similar goals, but have some differences in the way they <br /> are structured depending on program goals. After the Board asked questions, Audrey and the Board <br /> thanked Stephanie for her work researching and preparing the presentation. Audrey said the Board <br /> should think about aspects of the programs they heard that they would like to consider for an OCHA <br /> program. <br /> i <br /> HUD Proposed Administrative Fee Change <br /> r <br /> Audrey Spencer-Horsley explained that HUD is looking at proposing a new administrative fee formula <br /> by the spring or summer of next year and Stephanie and Audrey shared information on a sample <br /> calculation. Audrey said she will keep the Board posted as this change develops among changes in other <br /> E <br /> program areas HUD has indicated. <br /> r <br /> Other Business <br /> There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted: <br /> Angela Rockett, Administrative Assistant <br /> Audrey Spencer-Horsley, Director Housing, Human Rights and Community Development Department <br /> i <br /> I` <br /> i <br /> F% <br /> I <br />