Family Support Services
The Housing Authority of Covington’s Resident Services Department offers a variety of support services for eligible families residing in Covington public housing. Experienced staff and case manager’s work with each family to identify needs, develop strategies, and offer follow-up services to ensure success.
Adult Education (GED)
HAC refers interested adults to Gateway Community and Technical College’s Urban Center, 525 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011, for academic assessment and adult education classes.
Vocational Certificates / Job training
HAC works with more than five local organizations to offer industry- specific job training programs, including:
- Construction
- Health Care / Medical Assisting / Certified Nurse's Aides (C.N.A.)
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Services, including Customer Service
- Transportation / Logistics
- Business and Entrepreneurship
Additional industry specific training is offered by several local public and private colleges.
Life Skills Programs
Our experience has shown that before a person can be stable at work, they have to feel stable in their home life. HAC offers a comprehensive life skills programs designed to strengthen individuals and families from the inside-out.
Job Search Assistance
HAC can link residents with many job search assistance programs. Some of the job search assistance services offered include resume development, interviewing skills, job coaching, and disability supports. We also collaborate with local agencies who supply monthly job listings.
Seed (Skill enhancement, Employee development)
This Kentucky Housing award winning program was first launched in 2006 and was created to provide a customized, holistic approach for at-risk families by:
- identifying individual barriers to self-sufficiency
- assisting with personal, educational and vocational goal setting
- providing tools and support systems to achieve success
Case management / support for:
- state IDs, Birth Certificates, Social Security
- GED registration and testing
- college admissions
- career counseling and employment support
- personal/family counseling
- referrals for financial assistance
Specifically, the SEED program provides resources for:
- Self-awareness and life skills classes
- Work readiness classes
- Financial Literacy
- Basic computer skills classes
To date, more than 70% of SEED program graduates have gone on to either continue their educations and/or found employment. In addition, more than 20 community partners have collaborated on the SEED program since inception.
Parenthood Programs
Strong families begin with strong parenting skills. As a result, HAC offers many parenting support programs, both on-site and off-site, that are affiliated with several local and national partnering organizations. These programs include:
- Healthy Moms & Babes
- Born Learning Program
- Fathering Healthy Families & more!
Health Support Services
Healthy Communities thrive… The Housing Authority of Covington offers health services and mental health information/training at Latonia Terrace and Golden Tower. Take part in improving your health through prevention, education and eating well.
Money Management Programs
HAC also supports families through on and off-site programs and referrals to local agencies that specialize in helping families achieve financial stability. Some of the financial support programs and services offered include:
- Budgeting & Money Management
- Credit Counseling
- Saving & Asset Building
- Homeownership & Home Buyer Classes
- Eviction Prevention
- Income Tax Preparation & more!
For more information on the programs HAC offers, please contact the Director of Resident Services at: jadkins@hacov.org