Section 40:452 - ServicesA local housing authority may provide directly or contract for, arrange, or cooperate with any person or entity, public or private, including any other public agency, to:
(1) Utilize its property to provide services or make financial or other contributions of every kind and description to enhance the social and economic well-being of residents of the authority's housing developments and other persons of eligible income.(2) Create and operate accounts for the benefit of persons and families participating in activities and programs for the enhancement of individual and family economic self-sufficiency.(3) Award scholarships and to conduct or make provision for educational and training programs of every kind and description.(4) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, establish and collect fees or seek reimbursement of costs in connection with the delivery of programs and services.(5) Move residents from welfare to work. An authority shall develop initiatives to accomplish this goal and may expend funds to support such initiatives.La. Public Health and Safety § 40:452