Hope VI

The Hope VI was developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1992. The main goal for this policy was to redevelop severely distressed subside housing programs into mixed income areas and non-poverty areas as well. The HOPE VI program stands for “Homeownership Opportunities for People Everywhere.” The governments main idea for this policy was to promote New Urbanism and end discrimination in the poor neighborhoods. New Urbanism is what makes communities more pedestrian friendly and provides a widespread of job offers and housing. Their goal is to promote more outdoors space and give an appealing look to end the narrow-mindedness of how people view government housing sections. By creating an environment that had
With this issue being in affect, families are impacted by many ways. For example the benefits that come with Hope VI are improved housing quality, safer environment, better school system, improvement in mental and physical health, employment and etc. With housing quality being in affect, families will be able to live in a much updated environment. Many mold and led paint problems are found in old buildings and they wont experience frequent malfunctions that also come with living in an old building. Infestation with rats and roaches will be illuminated as well if the new Hope VI housing it kept up with. Families will be impacted by being placed in a safer environment which means it will be in mixed income areas. Children won’t be exposed to violence and less gang activity. According to a study funded by the Substance Abuse Treat Prevention Policy, there is a high rate with children suffering from substance and a high chance of getting HIV in low income urban areas. Children living in distressed government housing have a long-lasting negative impact on a mental health and a higher chance with substance abuse simply because of the environment
It is crucial to satisfy the needs of the child as much as you can, for instance when it is time to place a family into the Hope VI policy, it is best to do the move in the summer to not interrupt the child’s “social life”. Although they have it at their best interest to place them in better condition, as in for living conditions and neighborhood; the child could feel deserted if they are forced to leave their school in the middle of the school year. Hope VI sites are entirely safe for the child because of the vacancy in the homes which has an increased depression, loneliness and gang activity. Another factor a family impact analyst can do is recommend support groups or supportive services targeting disadvantage children. Changes Parent Support Network is a nonprofit organization that help families and children solve their issues and guide help. They specialize in children facing violence or abuse, failing grades or not attending class, substance abuse, gang activities or criminal acts like stealing,