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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 31-99 06/01/1999 w15/21/99 RESOLUTION NO. 31 - 9 9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE CEDA NORTHWEST SELF-HELP CENTER WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a recipient of funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect that the CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center shall provide a program to assist near homeless and homeless low and moderate income residents of the Village of Mount Prospect; and WHEREAS, the program proposed by the CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center and approved herein, complies with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to benefiting low and moderate- income persons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the Clerk directed to attest his signature on an agreement for Community Development Block Grant implementation, which Agreement is between the Village of Mount Prospect and the CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof as Exhibit "A". S_ECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by the law. AYBS: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks NAYS: None ABSBNT: Skowron PASSED and APPROVED this 1 s t day of June ,1999. ATTEST: Velma/vV. ]2owe Village Clerk This Agreement is entered into this day of 1999, by and between the Village of Mount Prospect, a body public of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "VILLAGE" and the CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "CORPORATION") a not-for-profit Corporation. Statement of Purpose As a grantee of Community Development Block Grant funds (hereinafter referred to as CDBG funds) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter referred to as HUD), the VILLAGE elects to contract for services with the CORPORATION for operation of a program to assist near homeless and homeless low- and moderate-income residents of the Village of Mount Prospect as outline in the Scope of Services attached herewith as Exhibit "A". Amount of the Grant The VILLAGE does hereby contract for services with the CORPORATION up to a maximum of $15,000.00 for improvements to the facility located at 1300 W. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, specifically $I 1,000 for improvements to the basement as detailed in Exhibit D and $4,000 for tuck pointing and brick repairs. The CORPORATION agrees to abide by the provisions and regulations of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, as amended under which said contract is made, and to use said contract funds for the purposes set forth in Section I hereof and as conditioned by the provisions of Section IIi next. The VILLAGE's contractual obligation as identified in Section I shall be limited to the maximum amount specified in Section II, to the actual amount invoiced by the CORPORATION, and only to the extent such amount is received f~om HUD for such purposes. Conditions of Contract A. ~demnification. The CORPORATION agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the VILLAGE and each and everyone of it's officers, agents, employees, servants, attorneys, insurers and successors ~om any and all claims, demands, causes of actions, expenses injuries, losses or damages of whatever kind, character of description the VILLAGE may suffer as a result of any cause, matter, act, or omission arising out of the failure of the CORPORATION, or those acting -1- under it, to conform to the statues, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, in connection with the CORPORATION's performance under this Agreement. The CORPORATION agrees to defend against any claims brought or actions filed against the VILLAGE with respect to the subject of the indemnity contained herein, whether such claims or actions are rightfully or wrongfully brought or filed. In case of such a claim brought or such an action filed, the VILLAGE agrees that the CORPORATION may employ attorneys of it's own selection to appear and defend the claim or action on behalf of the VILLAGE, subject to reasonable approval by the VILLAGE, at the expense of the CORPORATION. The CORPORATION, at its option, shall have the sole authority for the direction of the defense. B. Non-discrimination. The CORPORATION, performing under this Agreement, shall not discriminate against any worker, employee, or applicant or any member of the public, because of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, termination, compensation, selection for ~a~ning including apprenticeship. The CORPORATION agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discriminato~ clause. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action shall be applicable with regard to both CORPORATION's internal personnel practices and it's actions in the performance of this Agreement. The CORPORATION hereby certifies that I-9 forms are current and employment verification has been completed regarding all employees. The CORPORATION agrees and authorizes the VILLAGE and HUD to conduct compliance reviews or any other procedures to assure compliance with these provisions, subject to applicable laws and regulations concerning privacy with reasonable notice to the CORPORATION. C. l~xamination of Records. The CORPORATION will, at all times, give HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the VILLAGE, through any authorized representative, access to, and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the contract, in accordance with state and federal law. Said records shall include verification of household income and information on race or national origin. Eligible households for this program must have incomes below those noted in Exhibit C. The CORPORATION may establish program income criteria below that noted in Exhibit C. D. Filing of Records. The CORPORATION shall file with the VILLAGE such duplicates of records covering such activities to be performed in whole or in part, as specified in Exhibit "A". E. Availabili _ty of Law. Regulations and Orders. The VILLAGE shall, upon the request of the CORPORATION, provide it with copies of all laws, regulations and orders, including those cited in this contract, which regulate the operation of the Block Grant funded programs, or which might otherwise affect the performance of this Agreement. -2- The CORPORATION, shall obtain building permits from the Village of Mount Prospect and shall at all times observe and comply with all laws, ordinances or regulations of the Federal, State, County and local government which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement, and the CORPORATION shall be required to perform all acts under this agreement in the same manner as the VILLAGE, as a contractor of the Federal Government, is or would be required to perform such acts. Submission to HUD Subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE shall forthwith file all necessary documents with HUD and shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations necessary to facilitate acquisition of funds approved for this program by HUD. The CORPORATION shall not file any lawsuit against the VILLAGE or any of it's officers or employees as a result of this contract, except that this Section shall not act as a bar to any lawsuits arising from the negligent acts of the VILLAGE or any of it's officers or employees. SECTION VI Billing and Reporting Arrangements Pursuant to this Agreement, the VILLAGE will disburse CDBG funds to the CORPORATION on the following basis: 1. The VILLAGE shall allocate the $15,000.00 contract amount for the services stipulated in this Agreement. The CORPORATION shall submit invoices for work completed, inspected and approved by Village Inspectors. 2. A final report shall accompany the CORPORATION's final billing and report no later than January 10, 2000. This report will summarize the benefits of the project, financial summary of the project from January I, 1999 to December 31, 1999, the number of Mount Prospect Residents served by type of assistance, and include the completion of Exhibit B herein attached. -3- This Agreement shall be valid fzom January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 and may be terminated by either party upon ttfirty-(30) days written notice. All costs associated with completed tasks shall be billed to the VILLAGE and reimbursed upon presentation of all documentation required under Section VI. SECTION VIII The CORPORATION shall not assign the Agreement or any part thereof and the CORPORATION shall not transfer or assign any funds or claims due or to become due hereunder without the prior written approval of the Village Manager. Any transfer or assignment of funds pursuant to this agreement, either in whole or in part, or any interest therein shall be due to the CORPORATION shall be deemed of no force or effect and shall not be binding upon the VILLAGE. -4- Notices and Communications Notices and communications under this Agreement shall be sent registered or certified mail postage prepared, to the respective parties as follows: to the VILLAGE Mr. William $. Cooney, Sr. Director of Community Development Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Ill~nois 60056 to the CORPORATION Mr. Lyle Q. Foster Director CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. 1300 W. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60004 ATTEST: BY~~~ c~'~Pr~si~nt of th/e Village~Boar/~ / Village Clerk CENTER, 12~C. i HILDA DE JESUS ~ N:otalYP ~lic ' -5- EXHIBIT ~,~) 1. CEDA Northwest's food pantry is located in the basement. Transportation of food and supplies to/from the pantry is by means of a conveyor system installed in the primary exit stairwell of the building. CEDA Northwest has been informed that this is a violation of the BOCA Building Code and the NFPA's Life and Safety Codes. To comply with code requirements, the following work will be done to the basement of the 1300 W. Northwest Highway facility: The stairwell on the east side of the building will be converted into the primary means of exit in case of fire; Fire doors and frames will be installed at the bottom of the stairwell; A sprinkler will be relocated into the stair enclosure on the lower level; A fire door leading directly to the outside from the stair enclosure will be installed; Emergency and exit lights will be installed in the stair enclosure. 2. CEDA Northwest's building is in need of tockpointing and repair as many of the brick surfaces are breaking off and mortar is either severely deteriorated or missing. This deterioration has contributed to water damage experienced by CEDA Northwest inside the building. The following work will be done: · Clean cap stones on top of brick walls by high pressure water blasting; · Grind out cracked and defective mortar joints; · Remove and replace spalled brick with new brick to match existing brick as closely as possible; · Remove old metal lettering from side of building and seal holes with new mortar; · Re-tuckpoint building and garden walls; · Recaulk stone cap joints as needed; · Remove all debris from job site daily. AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this /'~day of ~:Z~ 1999, by and between the Village of Mount Prospect, a body public of the State of~tllinois (hereinafter referred to as the "VILLAGE" and the CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "CORPORATION") a not-for-profit Corporation. SECTION I Statement of Purpose As a grantee of Community Development Block Grant funds (hereinafter referred to as CDBG funds) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter referred to as HUD), the VILLAGE elects to contract for services with the CORPORATION for operation of a program to assist near homeless and homeless low- and moderate-income residents of the Village of Mount Prospect as outline in the Scope of Services attached herewith as Exhibit "A". SECTION II Amount of the Grant The VILLAGE does hereby contract for services with the CORPORATION up to a maximum of $6,350 for the Transitional Apartment Living Program, and the CORPORATION agrees to abide by the provisions and regulations of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, as amended under wkich said contract is made, and to use said contract funds for the purposes set forth in Section I hereof and as conditioned by the provisions of Section III next. The VILLAGE's contractual obligation as identified in Section I shall be limited to the maximum amount specified in Section II, to the actual amount invoiced by the CORPORATION, and only to the extent such amount is received from HUD for such purposes. SECTION III Conditions of Contract A. Indemnification. The CORPORATION agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the VILLAGE and each and everyone of it's officers, agents, employees, servants, attorneys, insurers and successors from any and all claims, demands, causes of actions, expenses injuries, losses or damages of whatever kind, character of description the VILLAGE may suffer as a result of any cause, matter, act, or omission arising out of the failure of the CORPORATION, or those acting under it, to conform to the statues, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any -I- govern_mental authority, in connection with the CORPORATION's performance under this Agreement. The CORPORATION agrees to defend against any claims brought or actions filed against the VILLAGE with respect to the subject of the indemnity contained herein, whether such claims or actions are rightfully or wrongfully brought or filed. In case of such a claim brought or such an action filed, the VILLAGE agrees that the CORPORATION may employ attorneys of it's own selection to appear and defend the claim or action on behalf of the VILLAGE, subject to reasonable approval by the VILLAGE, at the expense of the CORPORATION. The CORPORATION, at its option, shall have the sole authority for the direction of the defense. B. Non-discrimination. The CORPORATION, performing under this Agreement, shall not discriminate against any worker, employee, or applicant or any member of the public, because of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, termination, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship. The CORPORATION agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discriminatory clause. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action shall be applicable with regard to both CORPORATION's internal personnel practices and it's actions in the performance of this Agreement. The CORPORATION hereby certifies that 1-9 forms are current and employment verification has been completed regarding all employees. The CORPORATION agrees and authorizes the VILLAGE and HUD to conduct compliance reviews or any other procedures to assure compliance with these provisions, subject to applicable laws and regulations concerning privacy with reasonable notice to the CORPORATION. C. Examination of Records. The CORPORATION will, at all times, give HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the VILLAGE, through any authorized representative, access to, and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the contract, in accordance with state and federal law. Said records shall include verification ofhousehold income and information on race or national origin. Eligible households for this program must have incomes below those noted in Exhibit C. The CORPORATION may establish program income criteria below that noted in Exhibit C. D. Filing of Records. The CORPORATION shall file with the VILLAGE such duplicates of records covering such activities to be performed in whole or in part, as specified in Exhibit "A". E. Availability of Law. Regulations and Orders. The VILLAGE shall, upon the request of the CORPORATION, provide it with copies of all laws, regulations and orders, including those cited in this contract, which regulate the operation of the Block Grant funded programs, or which might otherwise affect the performance of this Agreement. -2- SECTION IV Compliance with Laws The CORPORATION, shall at ail times, observe and comply with all laws, ordinances or regulations of the Federal, State, County and local government which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement, and the CORPORATION shall be required to perform ail acts under this agreement in the same manner as the VILLAGE, as a contractor of the Federai Government, is or would be required to perform such acts. Submission to HUD Subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE shall forthwith file all necessary documents with HUD and shail comply with ail applicable roles and regulations necessary to facilitate acquisition of funds approved for this program by HUD. The CORPORATION shall not file any lawsuit against the VILLAGE or any of it's officers or employees as a result of this contract, except that this Section shall not act as a bar to any lawsuits arising fi.om the negligent acts of the VILLAGE or any of it's officers or employees. SECTION VI Billing and Reporting Arrangements Pursuant to this Agreement, the VILLAGE will disburse CDBG funds to the CORPORATION on the following basis: 1. The VILLAGE shall allocate the $6,350.00 contract amount for the services stipulated in this Agreement. The CORPORATION shall submit no more than one invoice every three months for an amount equai to one-quarter of the contract amount. Every three months, the CORPORATION shall submit to the VILLAGE a Quarterly Performance report. Said report shall include information on: a. Each Mount Prospect resident provided housing and other services during the month, showing the client's CORPORATION number, client's address, and type(s) of service rendered. Services may also include the number of applications received and the number of applicants approved for the program -3- from Mount Prospect residents. The fffst report shall be due on April 30, 1999. All others shall be submitted no later than the 10th of July and October of 1999 and the 10th of January 2000. 2. A final report shall accompany the CORPORATION's final billing and report no later than January 10, 2000. This report will highlight the accomplishments of the program over the past year, summarize for the fiscal year, from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, the number of Mount Prospect Residents served by type of assistance, and include the completion of Exhibit B herein attached. SECTION VII Length of Contract This Agreement shall be valid from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 and may be terminated by either party upon thirty-(30) days written notice. All costs associated with completed tasks shall be billed to the VILLAGE and reimbursed upon presentation of all documentation required under Section VI. SECTION VIII Assignments The CORPORATION shall not assign the Agreement or any part thereof and the CORPORATION shall not transfer or assign any funds or claims due or to become due hereunder without the prior written approval of the Village Manager. Any transfer or assignment of funds pursuant to this agreement, either in whole or in part, or any interest therein shall be due to the CORPORATION shall be deemed of no force or effect and shall not be binding upon the VILLAGE. SECTION IX Notices and Communications Notices and communications under this Agreement shall be sent registered or certified mail postage prepared, to the respective parties as follows: to the VILLAGE Mr. William J. Cooney, Jr. Director of Community Development Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 to the CORPORATION Mr. Lyle Q. Foster Director CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. 1300 W. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60004 ' THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT l~resident ~fthe Vill/age BoarJ / / Village Clerk CENTER, INC. ~,__.I~ILDA DE JESUS ~BY: i. Nota ~ubli~ EXHIBIT A ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVE: The objective of this manual is to provide a written outline of the areas of responsibility for both the management and staff of CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. in Participant relationship with regard to the Transitional Living Program. CEDA NORTHWEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Board of Director of CEDA Nomhwest Self-Help Center, Inc. is responsible for the policy, operation and implementation of the program, as well as fiscal oversight. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEDA NORTHWEST: The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors. It is the Executive Director's responsibility to carry out the policy and directions of the Board of Directors as they are approved. The Executive Director is also responsible to the Executive Director, CEDA of Cook County, Inc., and CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. and is responsible for all liaison between the two organizations. The Executive Director is also responsible for all program functions, as well as personnel at CEDA Northwest, and through the Operations Coordinator and Program Services Coordinator, is responsible for the development and implementation of both program structure and content. PROGRAM SERVICES COORDINATOR: The Program Services Coordinator has the direct responsibility for program content, Participant contact, and staff performance, ensuring that all parts of the program are structure to meet the stated objectives, and providing comprehensive Case Management to all Participants in a manner that will meet all program objectives. BUSINESS MANAGER: The Business Manager has direct responsibility for both financial and direct property management on a day-to-day basis for the agency. In conjunction with the Executive Director, the Business Manager will collect and disburse funding, work on funding proposals as designated, and provide for physical plant oversight, to ensure that property owned by the agency is maintained in good operating condition. The Business Manager will also, as directed by the Executive Director, provide input and coordination of all CEDA programs as required. HOUSING SPECIALIST: This Staff position reports to the Program Services Coordinator, and is the key intake assessment position for the Transitional Housing Program. The Participants are evaluated to make sure they meet all the basic requirements for the program, and if all requirements are met, are recommended to the Program Services Coordinator for consideration for the program. HOUSING ASSISTANT: This Staff position reports to the Program Services Coordinator, and works in conjunction with the Housing Specialist to provide for intake assessment and recommendation for the program. EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST: This staff position reports to the Program Services Coordinator, and provides the job seeker with the necessary tools to be competitive in the job market. Service may include resume preparation, job referral, and job training, if necessary, in order to place the Participant in the best position available that they are qualified for. BUDGET AND FINANCIAL COUNSELOR: The Budget and Financial Counselor reports to the Program Services coordinator, and is responsible for developing a day-today budget, establishing a savings plan, and providing financial consultation to the Participant. This position also maintains customer accounts for all Participants in the housing program. 2 THE PROGRAM THE PURPOSE: THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM offers a community of people who will involve themselves in relationships with the families in the program to provide practical assistance and care. It is the intent of the program to assist families in locating permanent housing in the community and achieve self-sufficiency. HOW IT WORKS: ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE PROGRAM MUST: 1. Complete the CEDA Northwest assessment process. 2. Meet all qualifications of the program. (See Program Policies) 3. Go through a three-step process: A. Be recommended by a Housing Counselor for consideration for the program. B. Be recommended by the Program Services Coordinator for consideration for the program. C. Attend a group interview with all members of the family who will be living in the unit and be approved by the team for participation in the program. 4. Sign a CEDA/SELF-HELP CONTRACT. This contract is not valid until properly authorized by CEDA Northwest personnel. (See page 7). 5. ABIDE BY ALL OF THE PROVISIONS IN THE CEDA/SELF-HELP CONTRACT. 6. Head of household must have income. 7. In order to initiate your mandatory savings account, a deposit will be required immediately. 8. A $150 service fee is required atthe start of the program. 9. All Participants must donate five (5) volunteer hours of service while a resident in the Transitional Living Program. 3 PROGRAM POLICIES 1) CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPANT ADMISSION: a) Must be homeless. b) Limited resources. e) One employable adult in family. d) Must have potential for economic self-sufficiency at the end of the program e) Must sign CEDA/SELF-HELP CONTRACT. f) Pa~icipant with last permanent address in our area will be given preference. g) Must have income. 2) EMPLOYMENT RULES: a) Any Participant fired from his/her job for poor performance may be asked to leave the program. b) Any Participant who is laid off will immediately report this to the Program Services Coordinator. e) A Participant may not quit a job without the Program Services Coordinator's approval, or they may be asked to leave the program. d) A Participant may not be late, leave, or miss work to take care of other matters without Staff approval. 3) BUDGET RULES: a) Participants must keep receipts of monies spent...every dollar must be accounted for. These are to be reviewed by the Financial Counselor at each meeting. b) Participants must provide copy of ALL check stubs from jobs to the Financial Counselor. c) There will be no borrowing or loaning of monies. d) AT LEAST 30% of all income earned will be placed in a savings account controlled by the Financial Counselor. Any variation in this rule will require a signed agreement from both the Financial Counselor and the Program Services Coordinator. e) No savings withdrawal may be made without the approval of both the Financial Counselor and the Program Services Coordinator. f) Participants are responsible for their own phones and unusually high utility bills. 4 4) MEETING RULES: a) ALL MEETINGS ARE MANDATORY. AND A MISSED MEETING MAY BE CAUSE FOR REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM. b) Meet regularly with the Program Services Coordinator (usually once per week). Contact Program Services Coordinator directly if changes are needed. e) Meet on a periodic basis with the Financial Counselor. d) Must attend weekly job club, if unemployed. e) Meet periodically with the Employment Counselor to assess employment sta~s. f) Participants must contact the appropriate staff person directly. Leaving a message without speaking to the appropriate staff person will be considered unacceptable. 4) MAITENANCE RULES FOR LIVING QUARTERS: a) Any costs associated with repairs that were caused by Paff~cipant neglect and/or replacement of living quarters, equipment and/or furnishings in the living unit will become the Participants' responsibility and will be deducted from their savings account prior to the conclusion of their program stay. b) The Participant will agree to maintain the living quarters in a clean, well- maintained condition. This includes keeping the apartment vacuumed, dishes washed and put away, bathroom fixtures scrubbed, and clothes picked up. Any unusual costs for the cleaning or repair of a unit at the Participants' departure will be deducted from the Participants' saving account prior tO the final closing of the account by the Financial Counselor. c) The Participant will assume the financial responsibility for any EMERGENCY SITUATION which has been created or caused by them, on weekends or after. Participants will be required to pay for all repair work, plus a 10% administrative fee. This cost will be submitted to the Financial Counselor for reimbursement to the agency from the Participants' savings account. d) All adult Participants MUST attend the support group. e) Any violation of these rules will be cause for immediate dismissal from the program, and a twenty-four hour vacate notice of the living unit. 5 CEDA NORTHWEST SELF-HELP CENTER, INC. AN AFFiLiATE OF COMMUNITY AND ~CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF COOK COUNTY, INC. 1300 W. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, g/Jnois 60056 Pho.e 847~392-3332 · Fax 847-392~6427 Transitional Living Program Board of Directors Chairperson CEDA Northwest provides transitional housing to homeless families from the Edwin L. Frank Village of Mt. Prospect for a period of four to six months. Vice President ludson Strickland Families participating in the transitional living program work directly with a Social Worker who acts as their primary case manager while participating in the Treasurer program. The family meets with the Social Worker at least twice a month to Allen McClellan focus on goals to help them become self-sufficient. Family members also meet secretar'/ with a Budget and Financial Counselor who assists the family in developing a 1o olson working budget, and consults with them regarding their credit and their long-term Directors at Large financial plan. Each household is expected to save at least 30% of their income. This savings will be used to help the family move into their own apartment once Gwendolyn Coley they graduate from the program. Calvin Gottshalk The family also works with an Employment Specialist who supports them in penny Uiggins achieving long-term job stability. If the family has a history of job instability, the Charles Jones Employment Specialist will focus specifically on job placement and retention. Meryl Kirschenberg All participants in CEDA Northwest's transitional living program attend a ten- Ned Moore week skill-building group. This group is co-facilitated by two licensed therapists. Subjects range from "Anger Management" to "Taking Control of Your Finances". stuart Olin Free child-care is provided so parents can have a break from their children and Cheryl Robinson receive support from their peers and staff. Steven Rogers Families who successfully follow their goal plan are also eligible to receive up Ray Walker to $500 towards their first month rent once they graduate from the program. Executive Director Once the family graduates from the transitional housing program, they are Lyle Q. Foster tracked for up to one year to ensure that the family is able to remain self- sufficient. Established in 1981 Equal Opportunity Employer EXHIBIT C No. of People in Income Household Limits 1 $33,450 2 38,250 3 43,000 4 47,800 5 51,600 6 55,400 7 59,250 8 63,100 Name of Program: Participant's Name: (Please Print) To participate in certain federally funded programs, participants must meet certain income qualifications. I certify that my family/residence meets the income criteria listed below. Signature of Head of Household No. ofPeopleinHousehold Maximum Household Income 1 $33,450 2 38,250 3 43,000 4 47,800 5 51,600 6 55,400 7 59,250 8 63,100 Single-Female Head of Household: Yes No