The purpose of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program is to enable eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. This FSS Program is the conduit between the participant and the appropriate supportive services necessary to achieve independence. A case manager is assigned to all participants to make a proper assessment of strengths, needs and aspirations. The case manager wil
l guide each client through a service plan which outlines sort and long-term goals. Some of the services provided to families include: child care, transportation necessary to receive services, education, job skills and training, substance abuse treatment and counseling, training in homemaking and parenting skills, training in money management, household management, and any other pertinent services and resources appropriate to assist eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. Some or all of the services may be provided by partners in the community. The FSS Program is five (5) years in length and is available to Section 8 Voucher residents as well as those qualifying through the Public Housing Program who meet the criteria. FSS participants are given the opportunity to improve their skills while living in a unit that has been designated for the program. The expectation is that program participants will no longer need housing subsidies after the completion of the program. It is the hope of this program the families will begin moving forward with home-ownership at the completion of the program.
