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DocuSign Envelope ID:4A7C30A7-BFCF-4388-AA27-9F36046C30B4 <br /> MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT <br /> This Agreement,made and entered into this 30th day of January_, 2021,("Effective Date")by and <br /> between Orange County,North Carolina, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina,by and <br /> through its Orange County Department of Housing and Community Relations,its Orange County <br /> Housing Authority, and its Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (hereinafter, individually <br /> and collectively,"Orange County"),party of the first part; and Housing for New Hope, (hereinafter, <br /> "Community Partner"),party of the second part. <br /> 1. PURPOSE <br /> The Parties hereby agree to jointly enter into this Memorandum of Agreement("MOA")as part of the <br /> County's"Move On" strategy(hereinafter,the"Program") in order to assist Orange County residents in <br /> permanent supportive housing("PSH")who no longer want or need intensive services offered in PSH but <br /> continue to need assistance in maintaining their housing. <br /> 2. SERVICES <br /> A. The services to be provided will begin January 30,2021 and continue until terminated in accordance <br /> with Section 4. Term and Termination of this MOA. <br /> B. Community Partner is responsible for the following services: <br /> a. PSH case managers will identify and refer potential Program participants through ongoing case <br /> management practices. Potential Program participants will meet the following criteria: (1) do <br /> not need a high level of ongoing case management, (2) can live independently in the <br /> community,and(3)are able to contribute 30%of income to rent. <br /> b. In advance of recommending clients for the Program, PSH case managers will connect the <br /> potential Program participants to a full array of mainstream resources,including but not limited <br /> to SNAP benefits,SSUSSDI,etc.,and community supports,like therapy,peer support services, <br /> and faith communities. <br /> c. PSH case managers will work together with the County's Housing Access Coordinator to <br /> identify a new unit for Program participants with landlords who are unwilling to take the <br /> Housing Choice Voucher,which will replace the client's PSH voucher under the Program. <br /> d. PSH case managers shall work to stabilize Program participants in need of a higher level <br /> of service with the Housing Choice Voucher,and if necessary,move clients back to a PSH <br /> voucher when one becomes available. <br /> e. Fill slots in the PSH program made available through the Program or turnover using the <br /> County's coordinated entry process. <br /> C. County is responsible for the following services: <br /> a. The Orange County Housing Authority shall provide Housing Choice Vouchers to <br /> eligible Program participants pursuant to the criteria in its Administrative Plan,which <br /> Plan can be viewed at http://orangecountync.gov/1098/Section-8-Housing-Choice- <br /> Voucher-Program <br /> b. County will contact Community Partner upon learning of any issue with a Program <br /> participant's housing and inform Community Partner what services are needed by the <br /> Program participant <br /> 1 <br />