HUD Archives: Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Program

Ohio

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority --- $229,500

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) will be funded for a One-year Service Coordinator Grant in the amount of $229,500. The Housing Authority will continue to enhance its case management provision of supportive services, and the coordination of service delivery by the hiring of three licensed social workers. These workers will assist at-risk, frail elderly, and disabled residents residing in 11 senior high-rise estates at the CMHA under the Service Coordinator Grant awarded in 1995. Several residents will be hired to assist service coordinators. Service delivery and additional programming will be provided by CMHA and partner with community service agencies on-site at each estate.

Zanesville Metropolitan --- $30,600

The Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority (ZMHA) will be funded for a One-year Service Coordinator Grant in the amount of $30,600. The Housing Authority will continue their resident needs assessment that has identified a number of critical support services necessary to assist their elderly and disabled residents. These proposed services are to provide transportation, non medical counseling, personal care, housekeeping, safety, group activities, emergency response, case management, Residential & Optimal Services Entry System (ROSES) , and other appropriate services. Combined these initiatives will collectively provide all services to all resident based on individual needs. ZMHA presently houses 480 Elderly and Non-Elderly Disabled families in our sites.

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority --- $131,537

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) intends to use its $131,537 Service Coordinator Renewal Grant funds to retain social workers to assist residents in five buildings designated for seniors and persons with disabilities including the Beechwood, Marquette Manor, Pinecrest, Stanley Rowe Tower A, and Stanley Rowe Tower B. CMHA social workers provide counseling to residents and refer those in need of more specialized assistance to an appropriate social service agency or health facility. In addition, CMHA social workers network with various community agencies to ensure that residents are offered a choice of social and recreational activity options such as meals programs, arts and crafts, or other activities.

Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority --- $31,425

The Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) received a $31,425 Service Coordinator Grant. The AMHA intends to continue to build upon its on going service Coordinator Program, which has been in existence since 1995. The AMHA will keep and increase the level of services to our elderly and non-elderly residents. Because of its successful programs, combined with their two Resource Centers, the AMHA was nominated and won a 1999 HUD Best Practice Award for Resource Centers, and Programs. The AMHA intends to maintain and increase supportive services to our elderly and/or person with disabilities.

Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority --- $225,000

The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority will be funded for a One-Year Service Coordinator Renewal Grant in the amount of $225,000. The Housing Authority will continue to provide 5 Service Coordinators to work on-site at eleven developments that currently house the majority of the units occupied by elderly and disabled residents. Service Coordinators are responsible for needs assessments, linking residents with support services and for organizing appropriate on-site activities and events.

Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority --- $50,000

The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority (YMHA) will be funded for a One-year Service Coordinator Renewal Grant in the amount of $50,000. The Housing Authority will provide on-site Service Coordinators to assure that elderly disabled families residing in YMHA developments are linked to needed supportive services. The Service Coordinator will work closely with existing service providers and establish relationships with new providers to coordinate an integrated case management approach to meet the individual needs of these target families; assist in building support networks; conduct referral services to include tracking and follow-up; and provide educational sessions and materials to inform residents of available services and how to access them to maintain living independently.