One of the new initiatives this year is the Community Asset Mapping project. This program is designed to achieve the main goal of neighborhood stabilization by identifying and building upon the community s assets and ameliorating its liabilities. The Family Self-Sufficiency program coordinates and facilitates financial assistance to low and moderately low income families which have experienced an unforeseen crisis such as medical bills, auto expenses, or temporary loss of income. The primary focus is on assisting individuals or families to become self-sufficient. There are a variety of programs available at different times of the year that can assist with rent, mortgage, and utility expenses.
Assistance is based on program guidelines and availability of funds.
Other state-mandated programs require indirect assistance in the form of financial reimbursement, such as the Medicaid Program. Housing Services Housing Services primary responsibility is affordable housing for Lee County s low-income citizens. This is accomplished under two broad program areas. The overall effect of the Housing Services programs is the stabilization and revitalization of Lee County s blighted communities, while providing the mechanisms for home ownership.