Social Services
The Social Services Department provides a wide range of services that address the health, financial and emotional needs of all housing authority residents and program participants. These services help maintain independence, promote family self-sufficiency and improve the overall quality of life. The department also provides social services to senior citizens living in other buildings outside of the Housing Authority through a partnership with the Wharton Senior Housing Complex. We also provide social service assistance to participants of the Family Self-Sufficiency and Housing Choice Voucher Home Ownership Programs.
The Social Service Program provides:
- Case Management Services
- Family Self Sufficiency Program
- Holiday drives
- Community service opportunities
- Collaborative efforts with other organizations
- Recreational/Educational and Health Programs
- Housekeeping Services for Senior Citizens
- Assistance with applications for entitlement programs
- Weekend Meal Program at the Dean A. Gallo Congregate Facility
- Information and Referral Services
- Preparation for Home Ownership opportunities