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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.

Workforce Development Support

HAC works closely with local organizations that offer industry specific job trainings, employment preparation services, and educational opportunities, including:

  • Brighton Center | Center for Employment Training
  • Kentucky Career Center
  • Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
  • Northern Kentucky Area Development District
  • Kenton County Public Library
  • Gateway Community and Technical College

The S.E.E.D Program (Skills Enhancement and Employee Development)

The SEED Program is a 9-week long workforce readiness program that provides a customized, holistic approach for residents seeking employment or educational opportunities. Resident Services staff assists participants to:

  • Identify individual barriers
  • Set SMART goals
  • Obtain tools and resources to achieve success, including:
    1. State IDs, Birth Certificates, Social Security
    2. GED registration and testing
    3. College admissions
    4. Resume building
    5. Financial Coaching
    6. Professional Clothing
    7. Career counseling and employment support
    8. Personal/family counseling
    9. Interview skills
    10. Referrals for financial assistance

Family Resources

  • Fall Family Fun Event (Resource Fair)

Holiday Assistance

  • Thanksgiving Meal Boxes & Holiday Pies
  • Steinford Toy Foundation | Holiday Toy Boxes

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 support. We also collaborate with local agencies who supply monthly job listings and expungement services.

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

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:

  1. Budgeting & Money Management
  2. Credit Counseling
  3. Saving & Asset Building
  4. Homeownership & Home Buyer Classes
  5. Eviction Prevention
  6. Income Tax Preparation & 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.

For more information on any HAC Family Support Services, please contact
Jenn Rugg at 859-655-7320 or email at Jennifer.Rugg@hacov.org

For more information on the programs HAC offers, please contact the Resident Services Manager at April.Peacock@hacov.org