Dawn Farrell

The agenda for the meeting includes standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion topics involve reviewing Financial Statements, reports from the Commissioner, Counsel, and Director (including updates on December Programs, RAD, Legal matters, CoC Grant, City of Chardon items, and Good News). Old Business focuses on plumbing issues at Murray Manor. New Business items include considerations for A & E Services, Record Disposal, a Contract Extension for Legal services, and a CFP Submission. The agenda also allocates time for a Hearing of the Public and an Executive Session.

This document outlines the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, designed to assist Public Housing and Section 8 HCV Housing families in achieving independence from welfare cash assistance and housing aid. The program's primary goals are participant independency, completion of participant goals, and elimination of barriers to future family stability. Key elements include individualized case management, service coordination, and an employment-based escrow savings account. Participants set personal and professional goals, typically over a five-year period, with mandatory objectives being independence from welfare cash assistance and maintaining suitable employment.