Self Sufficiency
PBCHA is focused on developing housing solutions where people and communities prosper. We link homeless or otherwise at-risk individuals to critical services, service providers and programs that will lead them to self-sufficiency. Our Resident Services (RS) department is responsible for coordinating many services and resources available to enhance residents economic and social self-sufficiency. We connect our public housing and housing choice voucher recipients with referrals and supportive services in partnership with the local community to encourage individuals and families to reach their full potential and quality of life.
The RS department works to provide residents with opportunities for employment, certifications, increase earned income to reduce or eliminate the need for government assistance and make progress towards achieving economic independence. Our team also connects supportive services and resources to at-risk elderly and disabled residents.
Residence Services staff continues to develop new and strengthen current relationships with service providers, faith-based organizations, public transportation, schools, and local government agencies to create support services and linkages to meet resident needs and provide homeownership opportunities.
Our programs include:
What to Expect
With PBCHA, you will have a one-on-one relationship with a caseworker to ensure your needs are considered and adjusted on an ongoing basis. Clients thrive with a dedicated staff member to work alongside as you navigate new territory, a vulnerable time for many. Caseworkers work tenaciously to encourage, guide, and celebrate the small steps of achievement each client makes along the way. Read some of our client’s success stories.
Resident Services staff support PBCHA residents in living to their full potential by connecting residents to a range of services and resources such as the following:
- Adult education and English as Second Language (ESL)
- Aging in place
- Career training
- Counseling
- Day care and Head Start
- Domestic violence prevention
- Education
- Financial literacy
- Food insecurity
- Health and wellness
- Homeownership
- Legal services
- Reentry
- Senior and disabled services
- Transportation
- Youth programs