Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
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Invitation to Comment The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is in the process of revising its Action Plan, the document that specifies the policies and procedures that direct the administration of this Program. Step 1 toward final approval of the proposed revisions to this Plan is making this document available for public review and comment. You are cordially invited to participate in this process. That which is new has been "boxed" for ease of reading. To open or download the draft of The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Action Plan, click here. Please submit comments to Amber Goddard by mail LMHA, 801 Vine St., Louisville, KY 40204; by email goddard@lmha1.org; or by telephone 502-569-6933. This document will be available for review until Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Thank you in advance for your time and your comments. |
The FSS program is designed to provide LMHA residents with the programs, support and services needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency and to eventually move out of public housing.
The centerpiece of the FSS program is a special escrow account that is set up for each family. When the family's income increases as the result of a promotion and/or pay raise at work, the money that would normally go towards higher rent goes into the escrow account. Each family in the FSS program works closely with a case manager to develop a plan to reach the family's financial goals.
Once the family successfully completes the program, the money in the account is theirs to use. Some participants use this money to move into unsubsidized housing; others may use it as a down payment on a home.
For more information contact the Special Programs Information Line 502-569-6900.
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Kimberly Grant places great importance on her job as parent to her three children, ages 13, 11 and 7. That's the main reason she enrolled in the LMHA Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. A resident of the Portland area, Kimberly heard about the FSS program by reading a brochure given to families that participate in the Section 8 program. "I wanted to learn better money management," says Kimberly. In addition to the various training programs offered through the FSS program, families can also participate in a savings plan that may be used for purchasing a home, tuition, business start-up or other employment related needs. Kimberly plans to utilize her savings for her children and their education. Kimberly credits the caring case managers for the support she has received throughout the program. |
