After School Programs
Home Study Centers serve students from first grade through high school with educational support and after school supervision.
Great resource for parents and children
Home Study Centers:
- are equipped with computers, printers, a small library
- provide ample area for students to study and complete homework assignments
- are a safe place for kids to go after school, a place where kids can meet their friends and get homework help
Home Study Centers are located in DHA properties throughout the city. They are open five days a week during the school year from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
DHA partners with various organizations to operate the centers. These organizations include Central Dallas Ministries and the Boys and Girls clubs. Volunteer tutors work with the children at the
centers. The program is available for DHA clients.
To partner with DHA and a Home Study Center, contact residentservices@dhadal.com.
Resident Employment & Training
Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that helps foster local economic development and individual slef-sufficiency to Public housing residents or persons who live in the area where HUS - assisted project is located and who have a household income that falls below HUS's income limit
A Section 3 and Resident Employement Coordinator is available to perform needs assessment to determine what specific employment and training areas need to be addressed in order for residents to become self sufficient.
Among the services offered:
Employment opportunities:
- Pre-employment skills assessment testing
- Job placement assistance
- Career counseling
- Job Readiness Training
- Second change job search assistance
Educational opportunities:
- referrals to GED and Adult Literacy classes
- Vocational training referrals
- Onsite computer training classes
- Referrals to other training opportunities
Additional support services:
- Job coping, life skills, self-improvement and communication skills training
- Credit counseling/Money management
- Public transportation assistance (When dollars are available)
- Referrals to Child care providers (Based on eligibility)
- Head Start on site (Various DHA properties)
In addition, Section 3 and Resident Employement Coordinator provides pre-screening to local employers and contractors to help them meet their hiring needs.
For more information on the Section 3 program, contact Mr. Edward Thomas, Section 3 and Resident Employment Coordinator at (214)-565-9879, Ext 201 or email at ethomas@dhadal.com
Resident Councils
Resident Councils are community-based organizations that serve as the voice of public housing residents. This voice speaks loudly to develop and change policies that improve living conditions in public
housing and keep residents informed of related community issues. DHA's Resident Services department works with councils to help them meet their goals.
Meetings
The Resident Councils meet once a month (except during the summer months) at DHA properties.
Topics at meetings may include improving community safety, learning about neighborhood services and making their home more energy efficient.
Get involved
Community ownership - staying informed, invested and involved in community progress, events and issues - is what ultimately leads to change.
To become involved, contact residentservices@dhadal.com.
