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E. Status of Strategy - (Is the strategy functioning as intended, ie., are time frames being met, etc.) All strategies are working as intended 2. Attach a concise description of the support services that are available to the residents of affordable housing, The county, in conjunction with financial institutions, conducts a homebuyers' educational workshop program for all applicants who request downpayment/closing cost assistance (see attachments regarding homebuyers' education program) Consumer Credit Counseling provides assistance to applicants through lenders and through the homebuyers' educational workshops The Indian River County Council on Aging provides various services to elderly and handicapped individuals including housing assistance The Housing Authority and Economic Opportunity Council provide housing assistance to qualified households County staff provide one on one assistance to applicants for completing SHIP applications, resolving credit problems, referring applicants to appropriate financial institutions for acquiring first mortgages, and providing other assistance as needed County SHIP staff, in conjunction with local financial institutions, non-profit organizations, HUD staff, and others, conducts infonnation workshops in the Gifford area, Wabasso area, and Oslo area of the county which have a high percentage of minorities and low income households. 3. Attach such other data or unique affordable housing accomplishments considered Agency. (success stories, newspaper clippings, etc.) By the end of June 2008, the Indian River County LHAProgram had approved 45 loans with FY 06-07 funding. In administering the program, LHAProgram staff held several public meetings, placed newspaper advertisements, and sponsored radio advertisements and announcements. Because of these efforts, the LHAProgram is well known to the public, and there are many more eligible applicants than the county can assist with available SHIP funds. Photocopies of success stories, newspaper articles, and thank -you notes have already been sent to the Florida Housing Coalition. 4. Describe how the Annual Report was made available for public inspection and comments. Attach copies of all comments that were received and provide the local government's response. Annual report provided to the public through Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Affordable Housing Partnership Group, county planning division, municipalities within the county, the Treasure Coast Builders Association, and the county website. Availability of the. reports also advertised in the local newspaper. 5a, Life to Date Mortgage Foreclosure: A. 335 mortgages have been made to very low income households with 7 in foreclosure. R 191 mortgages have been made to low income households with 9 in foreclosure.