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The purpose of the Family Self-Sufficiency
program is to enable eligible families to achieve economic
independence and self-sufficiency. CHA's FSS Program
is the conduit between the client and the appropriate
supportive services necessary to achieve independence.
Case managers are assigned to all participants to make
a proper assessment of strengths, needs and aspirations.
The case manger will guide each client through a service
plan which outlines short and long-term goals.
Some of the services provided to families
include: child care, transportation necessary to receive
services, remedial education, job training and preparation,
substance abuse treatment and counseling, training in
homemaking and parenting skills, training in money management,
training in household management; and any other services
and resources appropriate to assist eligible families
to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Some or all of the services may be provided by our partners
in the community.
The FSS Program is five (5) years in
length and is available to all assisted (low income)
housing and Section 8 voucher residents and individuals
on the waiting lists who meet the selection criteria.
FSS Program participants are given the
opportunity to improve their skills while living in
a unit that has been designated for the program. The
expectation is that program participants will no longer
need housing subsidies after the completion of the program.
The residents that do not achieve independence at the
end of the program will be moved back to a regular assisted
(low income) housing unit; Section 8 voucher holders
will retain their vouchers.
If you are interested in changing the
vision for your life, call (704) 336-5317 or visit The
Aurora Family Investment Center at 316 Benjamin Street,
Charlotte, NC 28203.
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