FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
The mission of the FSS program is to enable Housing Choice Voucher recipients to earn a living wage and become free of government assistance.
Who can apply:
- Santa Monica section 8 participant
What you’ll get:
- Job Training/Placement
- Case Management
- Access to social services
- Comprehensive goal plan
- Education
- Childcare Assistance
- Budgeting Skills
- Transportation
- Counseling
Financial Incentive:
- The Housing Authority will match increases in earned income
- Credits will be deposited into a savings account in your name
Goals:
- Steady Employment
- Financial Independence
- Improved life Skills
- Accrued Escrow/Savings
CONTACT US NOW!
Fatima Coley, Family Self Sufficiency Program Case Manager
St. Joseph Center (310) 936 - 6468 x314
FSS GRADUATION
On Wednesday, April 6, 2011, the Santa Monica Housing Authority hosted its FSS Graduation Ceremony to acknowledge eleven families who successfully completed the program. The graduates had amassed over $160,000 worth of escrow savings collectively. The celebration was held at the Annenberg Community Beach House in the Garden Tea Room.
For more information contact Kate Westra (310) 396-6468 St. Joseph Center 204 South Hampton Drive Venice, CA 90291
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