Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)

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Family Self-Sufficiency Program

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a voluntary initiative designed to help participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs achieve higher education, improve their employment status, and work towards self-sufficiency.

The FSS Program provides various supportive services to participants. These services include Money Smart Classes, Budget and Credit Counseling, Homeownership Counseling, Employment, Job Training, Education opportunities, and other resources

Each participant is eligible for an FSS Escrow Account, which offers a financial benefit awarded to the family upon successful completion of the FSS program. As the household's earned income increases, the portion of rent that the tenant must pay also rises. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets aside an amount related to the increase in tenant rent as long as the earned income either remains the same or continues to increase; the participant will receive an escrow credit.

Documents:

• Family Self-Sufficiency Program Brochure
• Family Self-sufficiency Escrow Account
• Family Self-Sufficiency Pre-Application Form - Coming Soon

For More Information

Contact HASB at 574.235.9346 ext. 231 or email at kbailey@housingauthoritysouthbend.org or complete the Family Self-Sufficiency Pre-Application Form (Coming Soon) to apply for the program.