Mobile Community Action Head Start

Mobile Housing Authority
HCV Participant Conference

Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00a - 4:00p

West Mobile Regional Library
5555 Grelot Road
Mobile, AL 36609

9:00 am
Welcome: Mrs. Pat Hoban-Moore, Interim CEO
Paul Watkins, HCV Program Administrator

9:15 am
Communicating with MHA: Rent Cafe Portal and Email

9:30 am
Maximizing Your Success with MHA -- Annual Recertifications, Interim Changes, Fraud/Unreported Income, Over-Income

10:30 am
HCV Success: HUD Legislative Update, FSS and MHA Partners

12:00 noon
** LUNCH, Networking, Portal Registration & Listening Session

1:00 pm
NSPIRE Inspections -- In-Person Inspections

1:30 pm
Rent Increases, Moves & Portability, Voucher Issuance & ERFTA

2:30 pm
Lease Enforcement & Landlord/MHA Communication

3:45 pm
Closing Remarks

Register Here: MHA Spring 2026 HCV Participant Conference
https://sms.mobilehousing.org/pages/mha-housing-choice-voucher-spring-2026-participant-conference/3768

** Complimentary Lunch Will Be Provided for Attendees Who Pre-Register by Friday, April 17 at 4:00 PM CST **

Mystery Rewards for the First 50 Participants!
WIN Exciting Raffles!

🚀 Take Your Leadership to the Next Level! Enroll now for training that begins next week! 🚀

Goodwill Gulf Coast, in partnership with Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT), is excited to host Leadership Skills Training courses designed to help you succeed in your current role and prepare for future opportunities.

✨ Each class covers new material — no prerequisites, no set order!
✨ Perfect for current leaders or anyone working toward leadership.
✨ Easy registration with the QR codes on the flyer

📅 Upcoming Sessions:
Leadership Skills Training 1: Apr. 1-2 | 8 AM–4 PM
Leadership Skills Training 2: May 7 | 8 AM–4 PM
Leadership Skills Training 3: June 11 | 8 AM–4 PM

Everyone’s financial journey looks different. CCCS provides personalized financial counseling to help you move toward your goals.

To schedule an appointment, call 251-602-0011.

NOW HIRING

Housing Programs Services Specialist

The Mobile Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking a dedicated and motivated professional to join our team as a Housing Programs Services Specialist. This position supports housing and resident service programs that help individuals and families achieve stability, connect with community resources, and work toward greater self-sufficiency.

Position Overview

The Housing Programs Services Specialist provides administrative and program support for housing-related initiatives and resident services programs. This position works closely with residents, staff, and community partners to support program participation and connect families with services that promote economic independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with applicants and program participants
• Maintain client records and program files
• Support resident engagement activities and community programs
• Recruit and assist participants for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
• Coordinate supportive services through community partners
• Assist with workshops, outreach activities, and resident programs
• Maintain accurate documentation and program records

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, education, business administration, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in social services, case management, or related work

Apply Through Mobile County Personnel Board

Visit: www.personnelboard.org

Summer Jobs

Mealtimes are about so much more than food. They are daily opportunities to build trust, support independence, teach emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships.

This new handout from our colleagues at Alabama Partnership for Children offers practical, age-specific strategies for:

Infants (0–12 months): Building trust through responsive feeding
Toddlers (1–2 years): Encouraging independence and reducing power struggles
Young Preschoolers (2–3 years): Naming feelings around food and supporting self-regulation

Preschool/Pre-K (3–5 years): Building healthy food relationships and confidence

From recognizing hunger and fullness cues to offering healthy choices, practicing family-style dining, and creating calm, screen-free mealtimes, these simple strategies help children develop healthy habits that support both their bodies and their emotional growth.

We hope this resource supports families and educators in creating positive, consistent, and loving feeding experiences that build strong foundations for lifelong well-being.

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