Family Self-Sufficiency Program for participating families

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The Family Self-Sufficiency Program for participating families is a HUD-supported initiative that helps Section 8 voucher households increase their earned income and reduce dependence on public assistance through case management, goal-setting, and escrow savings.

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instanceOf HUD-supported initiative
housing assistance program
self-sufficiency program
abbreviation FSS Program
administeredBy public housing agencies
aimsTo encourage employment and higher earnings
help families achieve long-term financial stability
help families build assets
benefitType escrow savings credited as earned income rises
financial coaching and counseling
supportive services referrals
collaboratesWith educational institutions
local social service agencies
workforce development organizations
component coordination with local service providers
individual training and services plan
regular progress reviews
duration typically up to five years for a family’s contract of participation, with possible extensions under HUD rules
eligibilityRequirement participation in Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program or other HUD-assisted housing as defined by HUD FSS rules
escrowCondition requires compliance with the FSS contract of participation
requires that no member of the family is receiving cash welfare at time of graduation, subject to HUD rules
escrowUse can be withdrawn by the family upon successful completion of program goals
fundingSource United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
surface form: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
geographicScope United States of America
surface form: United States
intendedOutcome improved employment and earnings trajectories for participants
increased household savings and assets
reduced reliance on housing subsidies over time
legalAuthority Section 23 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 as amended and related HUD regulations
monitors family progress toward self-sufficiency goals
policyArea anti-poverty policy
housing and community development
workforce development
primaryGoal increase earned income of participating families
promote economic self-sufficiency
reduce dependence on public assistance
programMechanism credits a portion of increased tenant rent into an escrow account
requires execution of a contract of participation between the family and the public housing agency
supportedBy United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
surface form: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
supportsActivity credit repair and financial literacy
education and training
homeownership preparation
job search and employment advancement
targetPopulation Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher households
low-income renter households
usesTool case management
escrow savings account
individual goal-setting

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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program hasComponent Family Self-Sufficiency Program for participating families
HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing usesProgram Family Self-Sufficiency Program for participating families
this entity surface form: Family Self-Sufficiency Program