Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS The Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a goal-focused employment program available to all families receiving housing assistance through Integrated Community Solutions.

Integrated Community Solutions, Inc. has over three decades of extensive and varied experience in administering housing and social service programs in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Brown County area. ICS had its origins in 1974 as a part of a national housing experiment. Brown County was selected by HUD as one of two sites for testing a major innovation in national housing policy. The Housing Allowance Experiment in Brown County and in St. Joseph County, Indiana , provided direct monthly assistance to low-income homeowners and renters. They were allowed to find their own housing subject to housing quality standards. This experiment, scheduled to run ten years, began phasing out in 1982 by changing the renter participants to the Section 8 Rental Assistance program. This program is now known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. In July 1997, the Housing Allowance Office of Brown County, Inc. officially changed its name to Integrated Community Services, Inc. (ICS, later Integrated Community Solutions). ICS, a non-profit corporation, is committed to its defined mission of bringing people and housing together with quality services that promote self-sufficiency throughout Wisconsin. The agency fulfills this mission by acting as a catalyst in the development of programs which evolve from appraisals of community resources and needs. In partnership with various governmental bodies, alternative and cost-effective methods of program administration and management are provided. The new name more accurately reflects the mission and purpose of the agency. Today ICS serves the community through a variety of programs including the Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program, Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership and various Self-Sufficiency programs.

Operating as usual

06/16/2021

Our FSS program also has slots still available! Call your specialist to get your kids registered!

02/17/2021

Give Big Green Bay has come to an end and we are absolutely in awe of the generosity of our community! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has spread the word, shared our posts, or donated! We cannot wait to see what good the donations we received will do for our FSS participants!

There is officially 1.5 hours left of Give Big Green Bay!!! Let's finish strong and continue to support our FSS familie...
02/17/2021
Support Integrated Community Solutions - Family Self-Sufficiency Program in #givebiggb! | Give BIG Green Bay

There is officially 1.5 hours left of Give Big Green Bay!!! Let's finish strong and continue to support our FSS families!!

Our FSS clients are working hard to become self-sufficient and break through so many barriers. One of the major barriers impacting our clients is safe and stable housing. Did you know that our FSS clients have the ability to earn money in an escrow account each month?

When FSS clients begin working and earning money they begin contributing more toward their rent. ICS matches what the client pays toward their rent and we put it aside in an escrow fund. The exciting part about that is clients earn a deposit every month and when they graduate our program that money is theirs!!

We have had clients graduate with over $20,000 in their escrow which has allowed them to purchase homes, pay of loans, and just feel financially secure!

You donations to Give Big help our clients reach their goals, earn escrow, and build a better future. Your donations will go a long way!!

https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/integrated-community-solutions-family-self-sufficiency-program

I’m ready to support Integrated Community Solutions - Family Self-Sufficiency Program on February 16, 2021 during Give BIG Green Bay. Learn more about Integrated Community Solutions - Family Self-Sufficiency Program and all the other organizations participating in #givebiggb.

Only 7 hours in and the FSS program has raised $1,475!! This amount of money is enough to help provide 3 of our partici...
02/17/2021
Support Integrated Community Solutions - Family Self-Sufficiency Program in #givebiggb! | Give BIG Green Bay

Only 7 hours in and the FSS program has raised $1,475!! This amount of money is enough to help provide 3 of our participants the funds to continue their education!

As a reminder Give Big is happening until 12:00pm tomorrow 2/17.

Help spread the word and let’s work together to help our clients who are working so hard to improve their lives!!

https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/integrated-community-solutions-family-self-sufficiency-program

I’m ready to support Integrated Community Solutions - Family Self-Sufficiency Program on February 16, 2021 during Give BIG Green Bay. Learn more about Integrated Community Solutions - Family Self-Sufficiency Program and all the other organizations participating in #givebiggb.

We're in!! We're excited to announce Integrated Community Solutions Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) has been selec...
01/26/2021

We're in!! We're excited to announce Integrated Community Solutions Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) has been selected to participate in this year's Give Big Green Bay campaign!

Give Big Green Bay is an online community-wide giving day that will run from noon on Tuesday, February 16th through noon on February 17th. Please consider donating and mark your calendars to donate online at https://www.givebiggreenbay.org/organizations/integrated-community-solutions-family-self-sufficiency-program.

Donations received will go towards assisting program participants reach their goal of attaining self-sufficiency. A few of the many ways donations will be put to use are the purchase of bus passes or gas for them to get to interviews and work, help with paying for GEDs and further education, provide career wardrobes, and the purchase of groceries and other immediate needs to help them get back on their feet.

#giveBIGgb

Green Bay Schools
12/02/2020

Green Bay Schools

The District and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will again be providing meal boxes as part of the Farm to Family Meal Distribution on Wednesday, December 2. Each meal box includes 30 pounds of food and a gallon of milk.

Due to great interest at the event last week, the Green Bay Police Department will be on hand at each meal site to direct traffic. New this week, each car will only be allowed to pick up two meal boxes. You may still pick up a meal box for a friend, family member or neighbor who cannot attend, but the limit will be two boxes, unless you get in line again.

Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition
09/16/2020

Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition

Check out the drive up job fair being held September 17th from 12-4 pm. Details in the flyer attached.

Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition
08/31/2020

Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition

Habitat for Humanity Virtual meetings

Green Bay First
07/30/2020

Green Bay First

MOBILE CLOTHING CLOSET OPENS TONIGHT!

Starting tonight, our mobile clothing closet will be open every Thursday evening from 4pm-6pm at the same time as our food pantry (while supplies last). We have clothing & shoes for men, women & children of all ages – ALL FREE! There’s a 10-item limit per person, no trying on and we cannot guarantee sizes or hold items ahead of time. For the safety of others, masks will be required to enter the bus & space will be limited, so each person must sign up HERE >>> http://gbf.2.vu/closet.



Once all spots are full, we will deactivate the link until the following week. Following us on social media is the best way to stay updated. At this time, we are not accepting donations for the closet. HELP SPREAD THE WORD IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN NEED! #welovegreenbay

Don't forget to utilize these meals this summer!
06/15/2020

Don't forget to utilize these meals this summer!

Green Bay Public School summer lunch program details

Integrated Community Solutions
04/29/2020

Integrated Community Solutions

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) developed this flyer to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) participants with important information and resources about paying rent during the national emergency concerning the coronavirus pandemic.

To view a pdf version of this flyer, visit http://ics-gb.org/programs

Ladder of Hope Foundation › Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.
04/22/2020
Ladder of Hope Foundation › Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.

Ladder of Hope Foundation › Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.

The Ladder of Hope is uniquely designed to assist in filling gaps that exist in society between government support and self-sufficiency.  The funding that encompasses ICS' Ladder of Hope is directly used in this process and specifically impacts our clients.  The process (or steps on the ladder) pr...

Here is an update on the Integrated Community Solutions office's limited reopening.
04/14/2020

Here is an update on the Integrated Community Solutions office's limited reopening.

COVID-19 Update | Agency Opening (limited basis)
Effective Monday, April 20th - until further notice

Green Bay office hours:
Monday - Thursday from 8:00am – 4:30pm

West Bend office hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am – 4:30pm (starting Wednesday, April 22nd)

* Please note that the West Bend office will be abiding by the same social distancing guidelines as the Green Bay office.

Here are the quarter 1 Life Skills! Remember any ICS clients can attend!
01/09/2020

Here are the quarter 1 Life Skills! Remember any ICS clients can attend!

The Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS offers Life Skills workshops that are available to ALL Housing Choice Voucher Program participants.

Check out the upcoming sessions. If you plan on attending, RSVP to a FSS Coordinator listed on the flyer.

If you're looking for a hot meal and good company stop by for the Transformation Houses FREE Thanksgiving meal!
11/15/2019

If you're looking for a hot meal and good company stop by for the Transformation Houses FREE Thanksgiving meal!

PLEASE EXCUSE OUR MISTAKE! The times were incorrect for the Thanksgiving meal on 11/26. PLEASE NOTE THE MEAL IS FROM NOON-4PM.
If you shared our last post, please share this correction. Thank you!

Here are quarter 4's Life Skills! Hope to see you all there!
10/11/2019

Here are quarter 4's Life Skills! Hope to see you all there!

Ladder of Hope Foundation › Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.
09/12/2019
Ladder of Hope Foundation › Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.

Ladder of Hope Foundation › Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.

The Ladder of Hope is uniquely designed to assist in filling gaps that exist in society between government support and self-sufficiency.  The funding that encompasses ICS' Ladder of Hope is directly used in this process and specifically impacts our clients.  The process (or steps on the ladder) pr...

If you are still in need of school supplies or groceries check out this event this weekend!
08/20/2019

If you are still in need of school supplies or groceries check out this event this weekend!

We are ready to go! 🙌🙌🙌 Back to School Bash 2019 is this weekend. 💪 A HUGE thank you to the amazing volunteers that came out tonight to prep for this event. We will be giving away 500 bags of school supplies, 75 bags of groceries 🍞, clothing 👕, and nearly 70 haircuts - all FREE! Registration starts @9am this Sunday. Don't miss it!

Keeping track of when life skills are happening at ICS can be difficult so I will be posting them here each quarter for ...
08/06/2019

Keeping track of when life skills are happening at ICS can be difficult so I will be posting them here each quarter for you to reference! Please remember to RSVP when possible but if you can't just showing up isn't a problem! Below you will find Quarter 3 Life Skills!

If you're still in need of school supplies for your kiddos check out this opportunity!
08/05/2019
Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway

If you're still in need of school supplies for your kiddos check out this opportunity!

We're giving back to our community's smallest members as a Planned Acts of Christian Kindness®! Backpacks with school supplies will be given away just in time for the start of the new school year.

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS's cover photo
08/05/2019

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS's cover photo

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS's cover photo
08/05/2019

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS's cover photo

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS
08/05/2019

Family Self Sufficiency Program - ICS

Address

2605 S. Oneida St Suite 106
Green Bay, WI
54304

General information

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is an employment program available to all families receiving Housing Choice Voucher rental or homeownership assistance. It is voluntary and designed to assist families in becoming self-supporting so they will no longer need to rely on public assistance. There are two requirements to join FSS first is the ability to obtain and maintain employment and second is the desire, willingness and commitment to make a change in your life and to take the steps necessary to become self-sufficient. Solution Specialists encourage participants to live their best lives to their highest potential. They will guide and assist participants with finding the resources to help reach their goals and increase their standard of living by becoming independent from government assistance.

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

(920) 498-3737

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