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Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program is designed to assist voucher holders and public housing residents in increasing their earned income and reduce their dependency on welfare cash assistance and rental subsidies.
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~Who can participate in FSS?
Housing Choice Voucher holders and Public Housing residents in good standing are eligible to participate in the program. Additionally, anyone in the household age 18 and older can also sign up for FSS.
~How do families enroll?
Enrollment is easy! Simply, click on one of the following links to start the process.
Public Housing FSS Interest Form
A FSS Specialist will contact you to schedule a one-on-one appointment. During the meeting, the new FSS participant will sign a Contract of Participation and set up an Individual Training and Service Plan.
~What are participant responsibilities?
After enrollment, participants are expected to be actively engaged in case management and complete regular updates. Participants are also required to remain in good standing with the HCV Program or Public Housing Program.
~What is escrow?
Escrow is a fancy word for savings. When a participant's earned income increases, the calculated increase in rent is deposited into an escrow savings account. This account is established on behalf of the participant for the duration of their FSS Contract of Participation. There is no cap on how much money can accumulate in the escrow account. You may also make qualifying interim withdraws to assist with meeting your FSS goals.
~What are the graduation requirements?
In order to graduate from the FSS Program, the participant must be working and must be free of cash welfare assistance. All goals must be met in order to complete the program.
~Will I lose my Housing Choice Voucher when I graduate from the program?
No. You may still receive rental subsidy if you are income eligible and in good standing with the Housing Choice Voucher Program or Public Housing Program.