BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
The Resident Services Department provides leadership and program support for Covington Public Housing programs. The Resident Services Department is funded through both federal and private grants. Federal funds are primarily channeled through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Housing Authority of Covington. Private funds are channeled through our sister non-profit 501c3 organization, The Advance Network, Inc. For more information on either the Resident Services Department or the Advance Network, please contact Simon Bradley at (859) 292-3249.
MISSION:
The mission of the Resident Services Department is to break the cycle of generational poverty and foster economic self-sufficiency among residents living and/or being served by Covington Public Housing programs.
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the Resident Services Department are to provide quality programming, as well as resources, to low income families to address the barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Our programs accomplish this through:
Adult Education
- By targeting high school drop outs with GED preparatory classes;
- By facilitating post secondary advancement via academic and computer enrichment classes;
- By promoting employment readiness through classes that promote personal responsibility, and links to job search services;
Youth Programming
- By offering after-school programs in safe, clean, supervised environments;
- By providing community-based hot meals for children;
- By coordinating summer camp programs so youth may experience nature;
- By fostering work readiness and work experience through summer youth employment programs
Elderly Services
- By coordinating discounted meals and pharmacy services, as well as educational and recreational opportunities, to low income senior citizens;
Free transportation and support coordination services are available as needed.
The Resident Services Department collaborates with many community organizations to serve our resident population. We sincerely thank all of our partners and their generous support in helping us build a stronger Covington community.
Boys and Girls Club of Covington, KY
Brighton Center
Child Care Council of Kentucky
Children, Inc.
Covington Independent Public Schools
James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education Center
Diocese of Covington/Department of Education
4C for Children
Gateway Community and Technical College
Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network
Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky
Ida Spence United Methodist Mission, City Heights
Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP)
Kenton County Public Library
Life Learning Center
Mental Health of America
Northern Kentucky Area Development District
One Stop Career Center
Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
Head Start
Youthbuild
Northern Kentucky Health Department
Northern Kentucky University
N.A.C.U. (NURSE ADVOCACY CENTER FOR THE UNDERSERVED)
NorthKey Community Care
O.A.S.I.S. (Offering Assistance, Subsistence, Information and Support)
St. Augustine Parish Center, City Heights
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky
Notre Dame Urban Education Center, Covington, KY
Strive Together
United Way/Success by Six
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati / Camp Ernst
Welcome House of Northern Kentucky
