3 - MOU w/ OCSSA for Family Unification Program NOFA_2018-07-17 (2)

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EXHIBIT 1 d. Administration of FUP vouchers in accordance with applicable program regulations and requirements. e. As needed, revision of the Administrative Plan in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements. Upon award and thereafter as needed, training of SSA staff on the HCV Program and SAHA policies/procedures. 2. Eligibility a. Referral of potentially eligible candidates (including those on the waiting list) to SSA. b. Acceptance of households certified by SSA as eligible for the FUP. i. For those referred already on SAHA's waiting list, they will be served in order of their position on the list and in accordance with SAHA's admission policies. ii. For those not on the waiting list, the list will be open for their inclusion and will be served in order of their position on the list and in accordance with SAHA's admission policies. c. Program briefing, which informs applicants of the program and explains the program's regulations, policies and procedures. d. Determination of initial eligibility and placing those eligible on the HCV waiting list. e. Admission compliant with federal regulations. f. Determination of ongoing eligibility. g. Performance of Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections. h. Calculation and issuance of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). I. Case management of clients' rental assistance: I. Navigation of the rental assistance program ii. Education on renters' responsibilities iii. Location of additional resources IV. Regardless of age, for at least 18 months, through SAHA's Family Self - Sufficiency Program and per this agreement with the PCWA, FUP-eligible youth may voluntarily receive: • Basic life skills inform ationlcounseling on money management, use of credit, housekeeping, property nutrition/meal preparation, and access to health care. • Counseling on compliance with rental lease requirements and with HCV program participant requirements, including assistance/referrals for assistance on security deposits, utility hook-up fees, and utility deposits. • Assurances to owners of rental property as are reasonable and necessary to assist a FUP-eligible youth to rent a unit with an FUP voucher. • Job preparation and attainment counseling (where to look/how to apply, dress, grooming, relationships with supervisory personnel, etc.). • Educational and career advancement counseling regarding attainment of general equivalency diploma (GED); attendance/financing of education at a technical school, trade school or college; including successful work ethic and attitude models. Program Termination - Termination of rental assistance shall be based on Chapter 12 of SAHA's Administrative Plan, which can be found at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.uslcda/HousingAuthoritv.asp. X. Coe RESPONSIBILITIES As the body, which coordinates housing and services for those homeless in Orange County, the CoC Is responsible for: Page 5 of 7