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Delaware State Housing Authority HomeWorks Partnership
Delaware State Housing Authority 18 The Green Dover, DE (302) (888)
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Introduction In 2011 DSHA established the Delaware State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is to assist low-income individuals who require affordable housing and supportive services to live safely and independently in the community.
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SRAP Program Goals SRAP provides rental assistance to particularly vulnerable populations: People exiting or at risk of admission to state or privately-run long-term care institutions, Youth exiting foster care Families for whom the lack of affordable housing is a barrier to reunification. The program has been extremely successful, with an annual budget authority of almost $6 million and over 700 leased units throughout the state of Delaware.
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HomeWorks Pilot In 2013, DSHA entered into discussions with the Department of Education (DOE) to extend SRAP assistance to families within the education system identified as homeless Provide 12 months of housing assistance to eligible homeless families with children enrolled in school districts Connect homeless families with needed resources and provide housing stability Reduce School District transportation costs for homeless families Provide stability for children to improve attendance and overall scholastic performance
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HomeWorks Begins In 2014, Christina School District (CSD) was selected as the District in which to pilot this program Initially $1,000,000 was set aside to fund approximately 100 HomeWorks vouchers Christina School District created a selection panel to review applications to determine eligibility CDS and DSHA partnered with a non-profit case management provider, Family Promise of Northern New Castle County, to provide support services and assist clients in locating rental units
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Eligibility Requirements (DSHA)
Must be at 40% State Median Income or less Must be eligible to receive continuing supportive services from a partnering state agency, or an approved service provider (participation in supportive services is voluntary) Must be a U.S. Citizen, and a resident of the State of Delaware
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HomeWorks Process & Eligibility Requirements (CSD)
All applications must be submitted through the school Homeless Liaison Must meet Homeless Requirements Must reside within CSD boundaries Must have a student registered in CSD Must complete a paper application All application must be submitted to CSD Housing Committee
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Agency Roles Partnering Agencies CSD/FP Client DSHA Landlord
Issue voucher Provide: Application assistance Transition assistance Continuing supportive services Track: Cost information DSHA Pay rental subsidy Landlord
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HomeWorks Application Process
DSHA SRAP Coordinator CSD Admin Support (enters applicant information via secure website) CSD Application Review Panel CSD Admin Support (collects paper applications) School Liaisons School Liaisons School Liaisons School Liaisons
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Voucher Issuance and Enrollment Briefings
Sessions may be held individually, or in groups Sessions will be held in Christina School District location All adult members of the applicant’s household must be in attendance Applicant is provided with: SRAP Information Packet Educational materials (to present to potential landlords) Housing Resource and Locator Information
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Voucher Issuance and Enrollment Briefings
Information covered: Payment standards and maximum allowable rent amounts Utility allowances and how they work Tenant contribution toward the rent and how it is calculated 28% monthly income – standardized utility allowance
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HomeWorks Today As of September 2016, the HomeWorks pilot with CSD has served 107 families, including 250+ school-aged children, with a median age of 9 years old The average annual housing assistance cost is $10,500 per family CSD has reduced overall transportation costs related to homeless students For FY2017, $2.5 million was funded by the Delaware Legislature to expand the program to other school districts in Delaware
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Director of Housing Management
DSHA Contact Information Chris Whaley Director of Housing Management Julianne Watkins SRAP Coordinator Delaware State Housing Authority 18 The Green Dover, Delaware Telephone: Fax: Toll Free:
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