After School Programs
Home Study Centers serve students from first grade through high school with educational support and after school supervision.
Great resource for parents and children
Home Study Centers:
- are equipped with computers, printers, a small library
- provide ample area for students to study and complete homework assignments
- are a safe place for kids to go after school, a place where kids can meet their friends and get homework help
Home Study Centers are located in DHA properties throughout the city. They are open five days a week during the school year from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
DHA partners with various organizations to operate the centers. These organizations include Central Dallas Ministries and the Boys and Girls clubs. Volunteer tutors work with the children at the
centers. The program is available for DHA clients.
To partner with DHA and a Home Study Center, contact residentservices@dhadal.com.
Resident Employment & Training
The Resident Employment & Training (RET) department is responsible for assisting current DHA residents reach their goals of self sufficiency through employment. A DHA staff member performs a needs
assessment to determine what specific employment and training areas need to be addressed in order for residents to become self sufficient.
Among the services offered:
Employment opportunities:
- Pre-employment skills training and job readiness
- Job placement assistance
- Career counseling
- Resume writing assistance
- Job referral placement and follow-up
Educational opportunities:
- Academic assessment
- GED classes (on site and off site, day and evening)
- Adult literacy classes
- On-site training classes and referrals to training throughout the metroplex
Additional support services:
- Job coping, life skills, self-improvement and communication skills training
- Credit counseling
- Public transportation assistance
- Office skills assessment
- Head Start on site
- Gas vouchers
- Childcare assistance (based upon client eligibility)
- Money management
In addition, the RET department provides pre-screening services to local employers and contractors to help them meet their hiring requirements.
For more information on RET programs, call 214-525-3600. Walk-ins are accepted at 2525 Lucas Drive, 75219.
Resident Councils
Resident Councils are community-based organizations that serve as the voice of public housing residents. This voice speaks loudly to develop and change policies that improve living conditions in public
housing and keep residents informed of related community issues. DHA's Resident Services department works with councils to help them meet their goals.
Meetings
The Resident Councils meet once a month (except during the summer months) at DHA properties.
Topics at meetings may include improving community safety, learning about neighborhood services and making their home more energy efficient.
Get involved
Community ownership - staying informed, invested and involved in community progress, events and issues - is what ultimately leads to change.
To become involved, contact residentservices@dhadal.com.
