Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Yes, You Can Earn MONEY!
As an FSS Participant, when your Section 8 Tenant Rent increases as a result of an increase in earned income, the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) will decrease.
The difference in the HAP payment is set aside in an interest bearing account on behalf of the participant.
Who Can Participate? If you are:
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The Head of Household
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Section 8 Participant
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Motivated to improve your present life circumstances
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Interested in obtaining more education, job training, or becoming a homeowner
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Determined to free yourself from having to depend upon public assistance
...THEN FSS IS FOR YOU!
What is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
The Housing Authority of the City of East Orange (HACEO) Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary Section 8 Housing Program designed to assist families in establishing independence from public assistance, Federal, State, and/or local subsidies.
Once a participant is accepted into the FSS Program, she/he must sign a five year Contract of Participation. Each FSS program participant along with the guidance of the FSS Coordinator develops a step by step plan known as the Individual Training and Services Plan (ITSP). The ITSP will become the blueprint
for the successful completion of the participant goal(s).
FSS Program Participants achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency through education, job training, supportive services and employment opportunities. It is anticipated that through full-time employment, FSS Participants and their families can become independent of government assistance.
The FSS Program Offers:
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Personal Counseling
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Career Counseling
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Educational Counseling
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Assistance with educational institution and financial aid applications
We Also Offer Referrals For:
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GED Preparation
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ESL (English as a Second Language)
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2 and 4 year Colleges
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Certification and Training Programs
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Job Training
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Basic Skills Literacy
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Child Care
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Credit Repair
Eunice Singleton,
FSS Program Participant
Ms. Singleton received a check for $1,193. From her escrow account which will allow her to complete coursework to earn her Bachelors Degree. Ms. Singleton is pursuing a career in education. To date Ms. Singleton has earned over $3,000. plus interest in her program account and is still earning Monthly Deposits plus interest!
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Success Stories
Tasha Evans
FSS Program Participant
Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonogram Program at Bloomfield College. Ms. Evans is currently earning $112. a month plus interest every month into her program escrow account and has the potential to earn
Michelle Carter
FSS Program Graduate
Earned a total of $18,218.16
Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program was created to assist individuals and families in becoming homeowners.
This is a six month series which is broken down into seven programs which cover the following topics:
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Preparing for Homeownership
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Understanding your credit
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Creating and maintaining a good budget
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What is a Real Estate Attorney and why are they important in your homeownership process
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The lender, How to understand products and programs and how to choose the right lender
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The Role of a Real Estate Professional
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The Home Inspection process, why is Homeowners insurance a must? And what does it cover?
That is just a brief description of our course outline!
The program we offer runs in six month intervals.
We believe it takes six months of education and preparation for the homeownership process.
If you're serious about becoming a homeowner, then please contact us to learn more about enrolling in this valuable, life-changing program...and get closer to being in your own home!