2021-407-MOU-Memorandum of Understanding – Foster Youth to Independence (FYI)

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1 Memorandum of Understanding – Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been created and entered into on July, 2021 by and between the following parties in relation to their application. · PHA: Orange County Housing Authority, 300 W. Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · PCWA: Orange County Department of Social Services, 113 Mayo St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · CoC: Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, 300 W. Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Introduction and Goals 1. PHA and PCWA’s commitment to administering the program. Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) and the Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) are committed to working collaboratively as it relates to the implementation and administration of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative. In fact, the two (2) agencies have been working together on several other initiatives to increase affordable housing opportunities and mitigate homelessness for Orange County residents. The agencies have a standing working relationship with the Continuum of Care, Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness. The initiatives include a , HUD VASH Voucher Program, Risk Mitigation and Housing Displacement Funding. Both agencies operate programs that build individual and family self-sufficiency for adults and youth - targeting those that are low income. Mini-briefings on various OCHA and DSSprograms between the partners have occurred over the past year. Both agencies are committed to sharing knowledge and will schedule any needed internal staff trainings as requested. 2. CoC’s commitment to cooperate with and assist the PHA and PCWA. Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH), as stated above, is currently collaborating with the Housing Authority and Department of Social Services on a number of affordable housing initiatives. The Directors of the Housing Authority and Department of Social Services sit on the Board of Directors for the Partnership, the OCPEH Leadership Team. The Partnership is also committed to the implementation of the FYI Initiative and will continue to cooperate and assist the Housing Authority and Department of Social Services as it relates to the new program. Furthermore, the Partnership to End Homelessness will integrate the prioritization and referral process for FYI-eligible youth into its coordinated entry process. DocuSign Envelope ID: 299E0F76-8269-4846-B50D-AD7354AC49E3