RIHA Self Sufficiency Program
As part of the changing face of public housing, RIHA is assisting public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher participants in their efforts to become financially self-sufficient, economically independent and less dependent upon government assistance. Together, the experienced staff of RIHA and its partners provide the expertise and resources necessary to carry out and sustain the on-going success of RIHA Self Sufficiency activities.

As part of the Self Sufficiency Program, RIHA identified appropriate partners, established quantifiable goals and outcomes, hired a Self Sufficiency administrator, provide case manager(s), and trained appropriate RIHA staff. RIHA oversees the program by analyzing needs, identifying barriers, developing solutions, and evaluating results ensuring the overall success of participants and the effectiveness of programs and the program partners.

RIHA case managers develop customized action plans for each participant, provide one-on-one mentoring, case management, support, and act as an advocate for the family as required ensuring success. These activities enable public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher participants to acquire the knowledge and skills required to become economically independent and self-sufficient.

The RIHA Self Sufficiency program is sustained through Grant dollars and Resident Services Operating funds. Since 2005, RIHA has received $3,129,517 in grant related funding and has partnered with over 85 local agencies and organizations. Since its beginnings, the RIHA Self Sufficiency program has:

	Enrolled 99 Public Housing residents in FSS programs
	Enrolled 44 HCV participants in FSS programs
	Assisted 50 Public Housing residents receive their GED
	Enrolled 177 residents in post-secondary college or related training programs
	Assisted 96 residents receive educational services
	Assisted 112 residents secure employment
	Assisted 68 residents increase their income
	Assisted 35 residents reduce their welfare assistance
	Assisted 8 residents receive promotions to positions of greater on-the-job responsibility
	Assisted 9 Section 8 participants achieve homeownership
	Assisted 1 Section 8 homeowner eliminate their need for a housing subsidy
	Assisted 21 Public Housing residents become homeowners
	Assisted 2 Public Housing residents eliminate their need for a housing subsidy
	Assisted 5 Public Housing residents eliminate their need for rental assistance

For additional information, please call 309.788.0825 or e-mail Housing@riha4rent.org.