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SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILY LIVING RESIDENTS Homeownership Now in its' fifteenth year, this program provides down payment and closing cost assistance, and technical and financial assistance to low and moderate income families. In cooperation with the City of Monroe Community Development, bankers, realtors, inspectors and other home specialists, participants can become first time home owners. Call 318-388-1500 ext. 331 for eligibility requirements and class schedules. Self-Sufficiency Program The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is designed to help Section 8 residents become independent and self-supporting. Through partnerships with local agencies the program assists participants in reaching their goals including obtaining a GED, college degree or vocational and technical training. Participants have access to child care assistance, transportation, courses in money management, and career counseling. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA) requires public housing authorities to inform public housing and assisted tenants of their rights under this law, including their right to confidentiality and the limits thereof. Information regarding VAWA is included in the Admissions and Continued Occupancy and Administrative Policies. The following information is available to anyone who requests it: A summary of the rights and protections provided by VAWA to public housing applicants and residents and housing choice voucher program applicants and participants who are or have been victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; The definitions of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking as provided by VAWA; An explanation of the documentation that the PHA may require from an individual who claims the protections provided by VAWA; A copy of form HUD-50066, Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, or Stalking; A statement of the Public Housing Authority's obligation to keep confidential any information that it receives from a victim unless (a) the PHA has the victim's written permission to release the information, (b) it needs to use the information in an eviction proceeding; or (c) it is compelled by law to release the information. The National Domestic Violence Hot Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Neighborhood Community Centers Currently the MHA has four centers in the following developments: Foster Heights, Miller Square, Burg Jones, and Robinson Place. Resident Police Officers Monroe Housing Authority provides housing for local law enforcement officers to live within public housing complexes. These officers take part in community meetings and provide an additional link for neighborhood security. Neighborhood Policing Officers are assigned to provide patrols as needed to housing sites. Officers patrol on foot, in patrol cars and on bicycle. City Youth Program This is a six-week drug prevention recreational awareness program. MHA's young men and women and some adults have the opportunity to be involved in recreational and cultural summer activities. The program introduces participants to tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, field trips, special outings, clinics, computer training and much more. For more information: ci.monroe.la.us Northeast Louisiana Family Literacy Consortium provided by the Ouachita Parish School System For more information contact: Kaye Sharbano at 318-432-5292. Neighborhood Watch Resident groups meet monthly at each development to discuss various issues affecting their neighborhood. These meetings are also instrumental in activities at each housing site.

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