ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

 WHAT IS THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM?

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) was established to help families who receive rental assistance become economically self-sufficient by coordinating existing services in the community such as:

• Adult Education
• Childcare
• Transportation
• Personal and Career Counseling
• Job Training
• Job Placement

  WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM?

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program will:

• Provide One-on-One counseling
• Help Families set five (5) year achievable short-term and long-term goals
• Help identify individual strengths and needs
• Provide/identify needed services
• Establish and Escrow Savings Account as your earnings increase

Workshops on:

• Credit Counseling/Financial Planning
• Spending Plans
• Nutrition
• Homeownership Classes       
  
  
      If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact Lyn Lang or Janice Carey-Johnson, (434) 296-5839, for more information.     
  
                                                                                                                     

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