Family Self-Sufficiency program

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is a partnership between low-income families on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This five-year program helps families who are receiving rental assistance move to economic independence through financial literacy.

What does the program provide?

• The opportunity to work with a Workforce Specialist who will help you make a five-year plan for success. This plan may include employment with increased earnings, training, more education, or other services.
• The chance to earn a cash reward based on your earned income increase. This reward is called escrow.
• Continuous support and encouragement from your Workforce Specialist.
• Help to solve problems and find needed services and current job openings
• Self- sufficiency workshops

What are the workshops about?

Successful people are constantly learning new skills.  Workforce Specialists will connect you to self-sufficiency skills through referrals and workshops like:

• Financial management and credit repair
• Stress management
• Job interviewing
• Family communication
• Home ownership preparation

Other benefits

• Referrals to community services
• Access to current job listings
• Invitations to job fairs and other community activities