THE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECT

(1) Moblity Counseling Program (MAP) - provides move-related financial and housing mobility counseling assistance to families participating in the Dallas Housing Authority and other local housing choice voucher programs (including the Walker Settlement Voucher Program pursuant to the court's order in the Walker v. HUD, et al litigation). Counseling includes fair housing education, housing search assistance, landlord negotiations, post-move support.

(2) Neighborhood Equity & Options (NEO) - addresses the vestiges of racial segregation in neighborhoods without adequate services and facilities. ICP’s activities under its NEO program engage a twofold approach. Efforts in targeted neighborhoods include: (a) outreach and advocacy that seek government action to address issues such as environmental hazards, blight, and public safety and (b) housing mobility services that educate and give voucher households the option to move to less racially concentrated neighborhoods that are not marked by unequal conditions. ICP employs these fair housing approaches in anticipation of a time when all children can live in communities that most help them thrive.

(3) Fair Housing Advocacy and Education - engaging in research, education and outreach activities to promote policies that expand affordable housing opportunities for local families of color. ICP engages in both policy advocacy and legal advocacy, including litigation, where appropriate, to advance the fair housing rights of low and moderate income families of color. ICP's "Voices for Opportunity" advocacy training gives residents the tools they need to advocate for themselves before decision makers.

(4) Inclusionary Housing Initiative - working to identify and implement policies and strategies to create and expand affordable housing opportunities for low income, particularly minority, families in higher opportunity areas.