Pilot "Work" Requirement Program

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

As the largest provider of affordable housing in the County of San Bernardino, the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino has strived to provide more than just housing - we are dedicated to providing families with the resources, skills, and motivation to transition out of our assistance programs and into economic independence. As a result, in January of 2013, HACSB implemented the Pilot “Work” Requirement. Through this unique new program, all non-disabled current and future adult household members between the ages of 18 and 61 must participate for a minimum of 15 hours a week in “work” activities. The definition of “work” encompasses participation in any of the following activities: activities removing barriers to gainful employment, activities leading to gainful employment and employment. HACSB’s Pilot “Work” Requirement is designed to provide families with both incentives and supportive services to help them achieve stable and meaningful employment. HACSB has implemented several key components to achieve this objective, and is proud to report that the program has resulted in positive outcomes. Since its implementation, the average earned income for families has increased by nearly 13% as a result of decreases in unemployment among heads of households of nearly 13%.