Program Purpose. The Housing Counselor and Aftercare Program assists families and individuals who are experiencing, or who are in imminent danger of, a housing crisis in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. Eligibility for Services. Clients for the Housing Counselor and Aftercare Program may include families or single adults. A client is eligible for housing counseling and aftercare services if the client is homeless or is experiencing or is in imminent danger of a housing crisis. In addition, a family applying for these services shall be receiving Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or in the process of applying for TCA. Delivery of Services. A housing counselor shall assist family units with securing and maintaining permanent, affordable housing. Services to be provided may include the following: Assisting the client with searching for and obtaining permanent, affordable housing; Developing a comprehensive, current list of housing resources and expanding the list of housing resources to include new resources; Establishing a working relationship and advocating for the client with landlords, property managers, realty companies, and other sources of low-income housing; Working with a client's case manager, when applicable, to coordinate services to the client; Assisting the client, as needed, with issues that contribute to chronic housing problems, such as budgeting and household management; and Performing other duties as designated by the Department. An aftercare case manager shall help family units maintain permanent, affordable housing. Services to be provided may include the following: Assessing the needs of the client and developing a plan to meet the client's identified needs; Referring the client to services based on the client's needs; Monitoring the services provided to the client, and intervening with the service provider if the client has difficulty accessing the service; Maintaining regular contact with the client for counseling, skills development, and crisis intervention; and Performing other duties as designated by the Department. Use of Funds. Program funds may be used for: Salary and FICA for housing counselors and aftercare case managers; Client-related expenses; and Other items as designated by the Department. Client-related expenses include, but are not limited to: First and final months' rent; Transportation for housing searches; Moving expenses; Essential furnishings; Storage; Arrearages; Credit checks and housing application fees; Security deposits; Utility deposits; and Other identified needs. The LAA shall provide funds for additional costs related to the Housing Counselor and Aftercare Program, and costs incurred in operating the program.