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C. Implementation Schedule (Date) : <br /> All incentives were implemented as scheduled <br /> D . Has the plan or strategy been implemented? If no, describe steps that will be taken to <br /> implement the Plan . <br /> Yes <br /> E . Status of Strategy - (Is the strategy functioning as intended, ie . , are time frames being <br /> met, etc .) <br /> All strategies are working as intended <br /> 2 . Attach a concise description of the support services that are available to the residents of <br /> affordable housing. <br /> The county, in conjunction with financial institutions , conducts a <br /> homebuyers ' educational workshop program for all applicants who request <br /> downpayment/closing cost assistance (see attachments regarding <br /> homebuyers ' education program) <br /> - Consumer Credit Counseling provides assistance to applicants through <br /> lenders and through the homebuyers ' educational workshops <br /> - The Indian River County Council on Aging provides various services to <br /> elderly and handicapped individuals including housing assistance <br /> - The Housing Authority and Economic Opportunity Council provide housing <br /> assistance to qualified households <br /> - County staff provides one on one assistance to applicants for completing <br /> SHIP applications, resolving credit problems, referring applicants to <br /> appropriate financial institutions for acquiring first mortgages, and providing <br /> other assistance as needed <br /> County SHIP staff, in conjunction with local financial institutions, non-profit <br /> organizations, HUD staff, and others, conducts information workshops in the <br /> Gifford area, Wabasso area, and Oslo area of the county which have a high <br /> percentage of minorities and low income households . <br /> 3 . Attach such other data or unique affordable housing accomplishments considered significant <br /> by your Agency. (success stories, newspaper clippings, etc .) <br /> By the end of June 2007, the Indian River County LHAProgram had approved 46 loans <br /> with FY 05 -06 funding. In administering the program, LHAProgram staff held several <br /> public meetings, placed newspaper advertisements, and sponsored radio advertisements <br /> and announcements . Because of these efforts, the LHAProgram is well known to the <br /> public , and there are many more eligible applicants than the county can assist with <br />