Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Program
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The Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development initiative that helps public housing residents gain employment, increase earned income, and achieve economic self-sufficiency through supportive services and community-based programs.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
HUD program
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employment support program ⓘ federal housing program ⓘ self-sufficiency program ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
Office of Public and Indian Housing
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United States Department of Housing and Urban Development NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| component |
Family Self-Sufficiency program coordination
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Resident services and community development activities ⓘ Service coordinators for elderly and disabled residents ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| focusArea |
education and skills development
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employment and training ⓘ financial capability ⓘ health and wellness supports ⓘ independent living for elderly and disabled residents ⓘ |
| fundingSource | federal appropriations ⓘ |
| fundingType | competitive grants ⓘ |
| goal |
improve quality of life for public housing residents
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increase earned income of residents ⓘ promote economic self-sufficiency ⓘ reduce dependence on public assistance ⓘ support employment and career advancement ⓘ |
| implementedThrough |
community-based organizations
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nonprofit organizations ⓘ public housing agencies ⓘ tribally designated housing entities ⓘ |
| intendedOutcome |
increased employment among participating residents
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increased household income for participants ⓘ progress toward economic independence ⓘ reduced long-term reliance on housing assistance ⓘ |
| legalAuthority | U.S. Housing Act of 1937 as amended NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| provides |
case management
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elderly supportive services ⓘ employment counseling ⓘ financial literacy education ⓘ homeownership preparation services ⓘ job training ⓘ supportive services ⓘ youth development activities ⓘ |
| sector | public housing ⓘ |
| supports |
coordination of local services and resources
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resident councils and resident organizations ⓘ |
| targetPopulation |
Housing Choice Voucher residents
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elderly residents ⓘ low-income families ⓘ persons with disabilities ⓘ public housing residents ⓘ |
| website | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/ross ⓘ |
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