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Family Self Sufficiency

Submitted by slittleaxe on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 19:32
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Del City Library
Date: 
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60045 minutes70030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come learn about resources to utilize and ehance self sufficiency for your family! As part of this session, a representative from the Oklahoma City Housing Authority will be providing infromation about the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) resource which is a free five year program for anyone using a Section 8 Voucher; available regardless if they are working or not; for families willing to work hard to meet their goals; and, to help families improve their job situation and become self-sufficient.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Business & Finance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Laura Gregory, Family-Self Sufficiency Program Representative
Oklahoma City Housing Authority
1800 Northeast 4th Street
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73117
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
The program is connecting our customers with community resources that will improve their knowledge and opportunities.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program addresses a variety of needs including education, housing, buying a home and finances.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participation from initial meeting, feedback from our customers and the presenter.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

GED/HS books, resources, finance, real estate, investing, and housing.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Just a few snacks.
Final Comments: 
Projecting 15 to 20 people. Will be gathering information about the community to place additional flyers about the program - churches, identifying section 8 housing locations and contacting doctor offices to place flyers.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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