Residential Opportunities Self Sufficiency Program
The ROSS Program aims to help public housing residents advance toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. Participants register to collaborate with a Service Coordinator, who assesses each family’s needs and crafts a personalized plan to link them with essential services. The program focuses on key areas such as adult basic education and literacy, GED preparation, job training, financial education, and healthcare coordination.
Eligibility Guidelines
Eligibility for this program requires that your household income does not surpass HUD Income Guidelines. The amount of funding you can receive from the PHA DPA Grant varies based on your income, with a maximum of 20% of the home’s purchase price or up to $18,000. Those above the low-income threshold can still apply but may receive a reduced amount, limited to one application per year.
Persons in Family
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80% | $54,768 | $62,592 | $70,416 | $78,240 | $84,499 | $90,758 | $97,018 | $103,277 |
| 100% | $68,460 | $78,240 | $88,020 | $97,800 | $105,624 | $113,448 | $121,272 | $129,096 |
FAQs
Who can apply?
What services are provided?
This program promotes financial literacy with budgeting classes, homebuyer education and financial education classes to help assist tenants in achieving economic independence and stability. It prevents homelessness by current tenants who fall behind on rent payments with referrals to community services and help with family budgeting. The program also promotes mental health through social events for elders and cultural and drug awareness programs for children. It also provides access to computers in our community room to assist with online education, job applications, and employment needs.
How were services determined?
Who are some of the partners the program is currently working with?
The Peoria Housing Authority: which includes activities supporting drug education and cultural awareness for our youth. Inter-Tribal Council, Inc: which includes Food Distribution Program; the Women, Infant, & Child Supplemental Food Program (WIC); substance abuse counseling and testing, and employment assistance including education, on-the-job training, work experience, and job placement assistance. Northeastern Tribal Health System: which includes Diabetes Educators, Registered Dietitians, and a Certified Personal Trainer that is available to provide assistance to PHA tenants. Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa County: who provide after school and summer programs. Tulsa Teacher’s Credit Union (TTCU) and Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC):who provide financial education.
