Burbank City Council
June 7, 2022

HOUS
ING PILOT PROGRAM – LIFTING PEOPLE UP

PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITAS INITIATIVE AND

BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION
Pr
ogram Goal:

1. Increase independence;

2. Assist individuals and families to increase household income; and

3. Provide new housing options to participants.

Sc
ope of Program:

1. Up to Three Year Pilot Program.

2. Target Population – In the first year, Burbank Housing Corporation tenants that have been identified to participate in four (4) program components summarized below.

3. To be held primarily at the Catalina Activity Center in the Golden State Neighborhood, and other centers as available.

4. One Year Professional Services Agreement with Communitas Initiative; annual contract for up to three (3) years.

5. Annual cost of $50,000 for first year ($150,000 total over three (3) years).

6. Utilize available Successor Agency Homeless Prevention dollars.

7. End goal is for Program to be self-sustaining after the initial three (3) year City commitment.

Case M
anagement and Workshop Components:

1. JumpStart Program -
 Recap: Geared toward adults who may have recently lost a job, had a life change, or just need a little guidance or boost on their pathway to success.  Participant Goal: 15 Adults to undergo 4-hour-a-week case management for 12 months.

The p
ersonalized case management services include:
 Goal & Action Planning -- Co-created plans with achievable steps and timely goals  Resume Building / Review - Working from scratch or improving what exists  Job / Career Search -- Strategies & tools, weekly job postings, and referrals  Social Service Navigation -- Application assistance for CalFresh, General Relief, SSI, etc.  Referrals & Placements -- Worker permits, immigration, mental health, etc.

Education -- Guaranteed reservations in all educational workshops & series  Financial Coaching -- one-on-one consultation with a financial planning specialist to map out current, short-term and long-term goals by appointment.  Home Ownership Counseling
 Counseling in Continuing Education

2. Financial and Familial Recovery Program -
 Recap: Intensive case management that requires a minimum of 10 hours per week over a 12-month period.
 Participant Goal: Between four (4) and seven (7) families or individuals that require specialized attention for success.

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In addition to the areas noted under JumpStart, these households will receive specialized care:
 Participant families will be partnered with the services and volunteers to help meet their specific needs.
 Participants are asked to volunteer their own time, energy, and acquired skills to organizations in their community.
 Volunteer work serves to help participants build upon their own social & professional networks.
 Volunteer work f urthers their own goals and objectives, and strengthens the community at large.
 Participant families will address household barriers from financial and employment, to challenges with health and education.

3. Money Matters: Personal Financial Literacy Workshop –  Recap: During each 1- 2 hour workshop, participants will engage in goal -based personal financial education in a series of eight (8) workshops.  Participant Goal: Assist up to 40 Adults.

The Workshops to cover the following topics:
 Your Money Mind, Cash Flow, & Banking
 Smart Money Goals & Budgeting
 No Debt About It (Dealing with Credit & Debt Management)  The ABCs of Insurance: Life, Health, & Medical
 Affording an Education
 Feed Your Future: Investing & Saving
 Your Housing Plan
 Your Money & Uncle Sam: Taxes

4. Money Matters: One-on-One Financial Consulting –
 Recap: Participants will work with financial planners to assess current financial standings and plan for future goals (four (4) hours on alternating weeks for 25 weeks).
 Participant Goal: 15 JumpStart & seven (7) Financial and Familial Recovery Program Adults.

Participant households will:
 Assess and understand their relationship and connection to financial resources, and how those views connect to money and personal decision making.  Understand the importance of tracking spending, and be able to develop and operate a spending plan.
 Understand the basics of credit and debt, and be able to assess best practices for its proper use for future opportunities. Where appropriate, employ strategies for paying off debts.
 Learn practical tips for avoiding common financial pitfalls, and evaluate personal goals/priorities in controlling financial decisions.

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