It starts with design: good resident services programs work with families to develop the programs and services offered, rather than dictating to them what they need.

The estimated rental need is based on Enterprise Community Partners’ analysis of economic forecasts from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as well as unemployed assistance currently offered to households.

On Tuesday, the Louisiana Association of Affordable Housing Providers and Housing Louisiana sent a letter to the Governor’s Office to request additional funding for rental assistance for the remainder of the year.