Family Self Sufficiancy

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, originally established within the Section 8 program, is a voluntary program designed to assist families in achieving economic independence and self-sufficiency through education and job training.

Criteria for participation includes:

• Section 8 certificate or voucher.
• Motivation to change your life circumstances.
• Interested in developing a plan to direct your goals.
• Determined and Commited to free yourself from government assistance.

Support Services Available
The FSS program provides for collaboration with local agencies and service providers to address a wide variety of family issues including:

• Child Care/Transportation/Budgeting/Counseling.
• Education (H.S. diploma, GED, Community College and Four Year instituations).
• Job Search and Work Skills/Legal Services
• Parenting Skills/Health/Food & Nutrition
• Career Guidance Counseling
• Communication Skills/Stress Management
• Drug & Alcohol Counseling
• Stress Management/Self-Esteem/Motivation

A list of the current agencies providing resources to help along in the FSS program can be downloaded here:

• FSS Resource Agencies List

Idea Program
Successful FSS graduates may be eligible for HUD approved funds. The Housing Authority will match your final escrow three dollars to every one up to $10,000.00 if one of your graduating goals is successful homeownership.

For more information, please download our FSS Guide Book & Response Form here (PDF Reader Required):

• FSS Guide Book
• FSS Brochure