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Discussion on state FHEPS program and potential expansion
2:54:26
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Council Member Brewer and Commissioner Park discuss the current state FHEPS (Family Homelessness & Eviction Prevention Supplement) program and its potential expansion. Park explains that the program currently exists but has narrow eligibility criteria.
- State FHEPS is currently available for families with children under 18 on cash assistance who have experienced or are facing eviction
- Brewer mentions that some state officials are working to broaden the program
- Park expresses willingness to engage with elected officials on this matter
Gale A. Brewer
2:54:26
Thank you.
2:54:26
I have two quick questions and then some budget ones.
2:54:29
Just the state Pheps program.
2:54:30
There isn't one now, correct?
2:54:32
No state Pheps program.
Molly Wasow Park
2:54:34
So there is a state Pheps program.
2:54:36
It is specifically for families with children under the age of 18 on cash assistance who have experienced or are facing evictions.
2:54:48
So it's a much narrower eligibility definition than say city feps, but it is an important
Gale A. Brewer
2:54:54
And my understanding is some of the state officials are trying to increase and make it broader blah blah blah.
2:54:59
Are you working on that?
Molly Wasow Park
2:55:01
I'm not familiar with those specific conversations, but we're happy to engage with with any elected
Gale A. Brewer
2:55:07
I was just gonna work with Brian Kavanaugh.
2:55:09
He wants it very much.
Molly Wasow Park
2:55:10
Okay.