What is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is available to all families who live in public housing. It is a voluntary program designed to assist families in becoming self-supporting so they will no longer need public assistance. The only requirement is the desire, willingness and commitment to take the steps necessary to make a change in your life. Hundreds of families all over the country have taken that first step to improving the quality of life for themselves and their families. How does the FSS Program work? The FSS Program is a cooperative program that provides support and assistance to a family for up to five years. The head of household enters into an agreement with the Glasgow Housing Authority (GHA). The family develops an action plan to identify its goals and objectives. The action plan outlines activities and services necessary to achieve your selected goals and objectives. Regular contact with the FSS Coordinator is essential. This contact will provide opportunities to prob
Family Self-Sufficiency is a program designed to promote career development, economic self-sufficiency and to increase savings among families receiving rental assistance under the County’s Housing Choice Voucher Programs. There are two main features to FSS: an escrow account and case management. A detailed summary of the program and its advantages for the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants can be found at http://www.cbpp.org/5-5-99hous.htm. For further information, please contact an FSS Coordinator, Janice Carey-Johnson or Lyn Lang at (434) 296-5839.
