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Page 5 of 7 form HUD-50075-5Y (12/2014)
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<br /> For FY 2018, SAHA:
<br />o Hired a new full-time Workforce Specialist I / FSS Coordinator effective February 2, 2018.
<br /> For FY 2019, SAHA:
<br />o Worked to increase participation in the program through outreach and engagement while also providing monthly case
<br />management to participants in the program. The Workforce Specialist I is co-located in the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center
<br />through a Memorandum of Understanding.
<br /> For FY 2020, SAHA:
<br />o During CY 2019, SAHA graduated seven families off the FSS Program.
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<br />Goal # 5: Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing through coordination with the Orange County Fair Ho using
<br />Council, the preparation of the Analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, and continued training on fair housing practices for staff
<br />owner’s and participants.
<br /> For FY 2016, SAHA:
<br />o Fair Housing programs and resources are included in all issuance briefings, reasonable accommodation tracking logs
<br />updated. Communication was maintained with the County’s Fair Housing Council, Public Law Center, and Legal Aid,
<br />ensuring proper referrals for anyone alleging discrimination, whether an HCV participant or member of the public
<br />o Held a meeting with the Orange County Legal Aid Society to discuss ways to improve communication and enhance
<br />collaboration to serve our community.
<br /> For FY 2017, SAHA:
<br />o In August 2016, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training will
<br />be required for all employees on an annual basis going forward.
<br /> For FY 2018, SAHA:
<br />o In August 2017, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is
<br />required for all employees.
<br /> For FY 2019, SAHA:
<br />o In August 2018, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is
<br />required for all employees.
<br /> For FY 2020, SAHA:
<br />o In August 2019, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is
<br />required for all employees.
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<br /> Goal # 6: Ensure assisted families obtain information, maintain housing and prevent domestic violence in accordance with Vio lence
<br />Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2005.
<br /> For FY 2016, SAHA:
<br />o Updated the definition of VAWA to include sexual assault.
<br />o Coordinated with the County of Orange Domestic Violence office for referrals and to ensure applicants and participants are
<br />informed on all available services
<br />o Information on VAWA in regards to owner/tenant responsibilities and evictions is provided to all program applicants and
<br />participants and also mailed to all owners
<br />o SAHA’s HCV Administrative Plan details restrictions on terminating assistance for victims of domestic violence, as well as
<br />guidelines on terminating assistance for perpetrators of domestic violence.
<br />o SAHA discussed VAWA with staff at least once annually.
<br /> For FY 2017, FY 2018, FY 2019, and FY 2020, SAHA:
<br />o In accordance with the Violence against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013), SAHA implemented an
<br />Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
<br />o Implemented HUD-5380, Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act, HUD-5382, Certification of
<br />Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternate Documentation, and HUD-5383, Emergency
<br />Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
<br />o Coordinated with the County of Orange Domestic Violence office for referrals and to ensure applicants and participants are
<br />informed on all available services.
<br />o Provided information on VAWA in regards to owner/tenant responsibilities and evictions to all program applicants and
<br />participants; e-mailed the information to all owners.
<br />o SAHA’s HCV Administrative Plan details restrictions on terminating assistance for victims of domestic violence, as well as
<br />guidelines on terminating assistance for perpetrators of domestic violence.
<br />o Trained staff on VAWA at least once annually. Staff also proactively provides information on VAWA to any program
<br />participant or applicant who may show any evidence that information on VAWA is needed.
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<br />Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide a statement of the PHA’s goals, activities objectives, policies, or programs that will
<br />enable the PHA to serve the needs of child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violenc e, sexual assault, or stalking.
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<br />Goal # 6: Provide information on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2013 to active participants and owners to ensure
<br />protection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
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