Family Self-Sufficiency

Resident Services
Family Self-Sufficiency

Our Resident Services group includes those functions that support our residents outside of the housing function. They include Family Self-Sufficiency, Youth Services, and Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency programs.

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Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) is an innovative voluntary program that assesses the skills and needs of families and individuals living in government-subsidized housing and assists with establishing realistic goals created by participants and appropriate mentoring and wrap-around services to empower families in making positive life changes


The purpose of the FSS program is to assist the HACA stewards and participants of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) in obtaining economic independence through education, planning, and employment.

Once a family expresses an interest in participating in the program, they will go through the FSS orientation process, including workshops and interviews. A case manager helps each family set goals for self-sufficiency and look at the issues that stand in the way of success. The case manager also helps identify supportive services from the community to address these issues.

With this information, the family draws up a plan and timetable for achieving self-sufficiency. An agreement is signed by the participant and HACA, indicating their commitment to work toward regular employment.


How Does the Program Work?

As a part of the FSS program, participants work with a case manager on a plan that outlines specific activities needed to achieve their individualized self-sufficiency goals. Throughout the program, the case manager monitors participants' progress step-by-step and assist however required.


How can the FSS Program Help Improve Your Life?

  • Identify goals
  • Identify and remove the barriers which could prevent the achievement of goals
  • Identify resources and services that are necessary for success
  • Develop a plan to outline specific activities and actions needed to achieve the goal
  • Receive case management services, encouragement, motivation, and moral support to achieve goals.
  • Prepare for homeownership
  • As earned income increases, make savings/escrow accounts

 

Who can participate? To be eligible for participation in the FSS program, you must:

  • Be an Annapolis Housing Authority Public Housing resident
  • Hold a Section-8 Voucher or Voucher Tax Credit
  • Agree to comply with the terms and conditions of your contract
  • Be able to seek and maintain employment during the term of the contract
  • Commit yourself to strive for excellence

 

Taking part in the FSS program is entirely voluntary. We will ask you to sign an agreement outlining the expectations of the program. With the assistant of the assigned caseworker, you will design an individual improvement plan. You are then on the pathway to independence. It is up to you to work on your goals, with help from an FSS person.


How Do I Apply?

To apply for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, please complete the FSS Application and submit it by mail. or for more information, contact:


Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA)
FSS Coordinator

Phone: (410) 267-8000
Email: Info@hacamd.org





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