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development activities. The transition of people above the poverty line involves a variety of policies and programs that extend beyond providing opportunities for employment at a living wage. Access to education, transportation, childcare, and housing are key components that can assist persons to secure and retain economically self-sustaining employment. The City will employ a variety of strategies to help alleviate poverty, including efforts to stimulate economic growth and job opportunities, and to provide Santa Ana residents with the skills and abilities . required to take advantage of those opportunities. More specifig�alz�l�'t: I e City will undertake a range of activities and services to combat poverty including: • Expand affordable housing opportunities throw`=housing rehabilitation, rental assistance, and '' ,. creation of new affordable housing units (via=l72�i construction an`d�r acquisition/rehabilitation). • Provide homeless assistance including preve"ntogyactivities„emergency gItgr, transitional housing, and access to permanent supportive i "'i g o ' 3 rt'unities. SuppoYf ervices will be sent s blended with these activities. * : • Enforce public safety to prevent ctltt in'tlsdf pm viC imlzii11 the poor. • Implement public facility improvements to l roye the ove'allll infrastructure of the City and eliminate public it groygments/infra hucture 2 � ggtively``rmjLacts residential • Provide job traTr ln,.g job-sea"rflh'iskills and'j=o ffliacement t6'Of6vide individuals living in poverty with employment portunrY that pay higher wages. • Pro[oYead,prowde TGTealdnnd?ejyerslonervices which provide youth living in poverty • Syae Housing Autfiorttygwill cod ipue to implditidnt the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) program, _> whj h yvill provide reriip''Lassistaritjftife skills training and referrals to employment training for Actions planned to structure The City of Santa Ana will strengthen institutional structures and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, and foster assisted housing improvements and resident Initiatives. The City works closely with local institutions to initiate programs that link economic incentives with neighborhood and community development objectives, including building relationships with neighborhood associations, community -based lending agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions. The City also supports programs aimed at enhancing coordination among various City departments. The City will continue to utilize a network of referrals, contacts and partnerships to Annual Action Plan 2019 49 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 0613012018) 75C-55