Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS)
Marin Housing Authority is authorized to develop and administer a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program for its Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents.
The objectives of the FSS Program are to reduce the dependency of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents on welfare and other public assistance programs and enhance economic independence through community coordinated efforts including: high school diploma and higher education programs, job training, employment opportunities, personal social and life skill training, child care programs, personal financial management, counseling and related social service assistance.
The objectives of the FSS Program are to reduce the dependency of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents on welfare and other public assistance programs and enhance economic independence through community coordinated efforts including: high school diploma and higher education programs, job training, employment opportunities, personal social and life skill training, child care programs, personal financial management, counseling and related social service assistance.
FSS Eligibility Requirements
- FSS Participants must be the head of household or household memebers over the age of 18 enrolled MHA's Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs.
- All potential FSS participants will receive information in the Public Housing, or Housing Choice Voucher briefing, annual, and interrum recertifications.
- Prospective applicants may complete an application, view the orientation, and set up a meeting with an FSS staff to complete an assessment.
- Applicants must be motivated to access community resourses to increaes their education, employment skills, seek out and take hold of opportunities for interpersonal development.
FSS Activities & Supportive Services
- Complete an FSS Application & Assessment:
- Sign a Contract of Participation: Participants will meet with the FSS staff to review and sign a 5-Year Contract.
- Complete an Individual Training & Service Plan: Participants will meet with the FSS staff to develop a plan to accomplish their goals.
- Request & Receive Referrals: The FSS staff will provide participants with referrals to programs and services offered by community agencies.
- Participate in Educational and Work-Related Activities: All participants have access to community resources, and group activities that are held at various service agencies.
- Open Escrow Account: The FSS staff will explain the Mandatory Earned Income Disallowance, Total Tenant Payment & Rent to determine the amount of their monthly escrow account deposit.
FSS Incentives to Encourage Participation
- FSS staff will establish an escrow account for FSS participants when eligible.
- Opportunity to select services that will assist the participant in developing the necessary skills and securing the resources to become self-sufficient.
- Opportunity to develop supportive relationships.
- Opportunity to receive individualized assistance and encouragement.
- Opportunity to save a portion of your rent money in escrow account!
Forms & Documentation
| New FSS Application and Self Assessment.docx |
| FSS Brochure.pdf |
| FSS Orientation |
| FSS HUD Individual Training & Services Plan (ITSP) |
| FSS Program Completion Forms (3 forms combined) |
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