Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing | Grant

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Grant: $682,197 - Department of Housing and Urban Development - Jul. 28, 2009

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Award Description: The purpose of the award is to provide homeless prevention and rapid re-housing assistance to individuals and families who would become homeless without these services. The assistance is not intended to provide long-term support, nor will it be able to address all of the financial and supportive needs of the individuals and families receiving services. Collaboration with other agencies that can serve this target population will assist us in meeting outcome goals for persons served. Some of these outcomes will include increased access to mainstream services, job skills training, credit counseling and housing stabilization.

Project Description: Quarterly activities for the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program (HPRP) included, but were not limited to, request/advertisement of bids, bid opening, bid award and contract development. The HPRP is designed to assist program participants in housing retention or housing relocation assistance for those who are homeless.

Jobs Summary: Future jobs to be funded through this grant are: Housing Coordinator - this position will have case management functions for program clients. HPRP Case Manager- this position will provide case management services for program clients. Program Coordinator/Case Management- this position will have responsibility for coordination of the program and case management. Grants Manager- this position will assist with eligibility verification. (Total jobs reported: 0)

Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed

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