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Basics of Mobility

Housing Choice Partners aims to break the cycle of poverty through racial and economic diversity in housing. With the HCP/CHA Mobility Program, we help low-income families make informed choices and overcome barriers to move into higher-cost opportunity areas. Join us today!

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Basics of Mobility

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  1. Basics of Mobility Andrea Juracek Executive Director

  2. Housing Choice Partners • Founded in 1995 to address extreme HCV concentration in southern Cook County suburbs • 501(c)3 nonprofit • Mission: help families break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through promotion of racial and economic diversity in housing • Currently under contract with Chicago Housing Authority to administer mobility counseling program

  3. HCP/CHA Mobility Program • 15 full-time, 1 part-time staff • 2017-2018 contract year: • Approx. 1200 participants enrolled; 400 (30%) moved to Opportunity Areas Goals Eligibility • Must have at least 45 days left on voucher • Be in “good standing” with CHA and current landlord • Provide opportunity to make an informed housing choice • Assist low-income families in addressing barriers to moving into higher-cost areas

  4. How We Define Opportunity • Many definitions over the years • 2018 changes: • “Opportunity” Areas  “Mobility” Areas • Census tracts  Chicago Community Areas • 20% or less poverty • Less than median reported violent crimes • Improving poverty and violent crimes along with job growth

  5. HCP’s Core Program Elements • Pre-move counseling • Orientation and workshops • Opportunity community tours • Housing search assistance • Focus on helping families with children move to well-performing schools • Dedicated landlord outreach staff, LL financial incentives (CHA) • Community partnerships to address family needs • $500 security deposit/move-in fee assistance • Post-move support

  6. Mobility Program Moves to Opportunity Areas

  7. 401 S LaSalle St, Ste 1101 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 386-1009 www.housingchoicepartners.org

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