FSS

The Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) is for participants who have a Housing Choice Voucher. Additional services through this program include; case management services, encouragement, and motivation to help families achieve their goals toward self-sufficiency.

Participants work closely with their Housing Specialist to identify long- and short-term goals that will increase self-sufficiency.

Referrals related to goal completion can include: child care, transportation, education, job training, employment counseling, household skill training and homeownership counseling.

If homeownership is the ultimate goal, participants are guided through the process of increasing credit scores, budgeting, saving toward a down payment, increasing earning potential and attendance in the First Time Home Buyer program, a program which assists participants by providing the information and support needed to successfully purchase a home.

An interest bearing Escrow account is set up for all participants who increase their earned income while in the program. At the end of the terms of participation, the family is awarded the Escrow balance to utilize at their discretion.

All Housing Choice Voucher families are eligible for participation in the FSS program and may be included in the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program after a year in the FSS program.

For more information please contact the FSS Coordinator.