FY26 Renewal: Norman Housing Advocacy

This program provides services to Norman certified families as defined by the Norman Consent Decree. The program includes two areas: Housing Advocacy Program and Emergency Cash Assistance. The Housing Advocacy Program provides assistance to families to locate and maintain adequate housing, while the Emergency Cash Assistance program provides cash assistance to families facing environmental issues. The grantee will be responsible for evaluating the client's emergency and long-term housing and subsistence needs, developing a housing action plan, and assisting the client in securing permanent affordable housing. Key responsibilities include: • Evaluating the client's emergency and long-term housing and subsistence needs • Developing a housing action plan • Assisting the client in securing permanent affordable housing • Providing budgeting counseling • Assisting the client in obtaining employment • Assisting the client in applying for income assistance • Linking the client to community resources to meet subsistence needs • Following up with the client to identify housing problems • Increasing housing options for families certified into the Norman Class.