Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Family Self-Sufficiency
 

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is voluntary.  It was created to help families be able to live without assistance through school and job training.

Are you:

• A current Section 8 Voucher participant and living in Mesa?

• At least 18 years old?

• Wanting to change the way you live now?

• Wanting to learn more and get job training?

• Wanting to get away from using public assistance?

• Willing to received case management and sign an FSS Contract of Participation?

If the answers are YES to all questions, then FSS is for YOU!!!

Participating FSS families sign a "Contract of Participation" with the Mesa Housing & Revitalization which outlines the rights and responsibilities of the family during their participation in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. 

An FSS family has up to five (5) years to complete the specific goals and objectives established by them in their "Individual Training and Service Plan". 

Support Services Available During the Program

• Personal Case Management

• Education and Training

• Career Counseling:  Career exploration / Job Search / Resume Writing / Interviewing Skills

• Child Care and Transportation

• Parenting Skills: Workshops / Classes / One-on-one Training

• Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Counseling Services: One-on-one / Family / Support Groups

• Communication Skills

• Substance Abuse Counseling/Treatment

Steps in the Program

• Complete FSS Interest Form

• Attend a one-on-one Information Session

• Develop, with the help of your FSS Case Manager, an "Individual Training and Service Plan" which includes objectives, goals, strategies and timelines

• Sign an "FSS Contract of Participation"

• Receive Case Management services

• Fully complete your "Contract of Participation" and graduate from the Program!

For More Information About the FSS Program Contact the Family Self-sufficiency Coordinator, Donna Hunter at 480-644-3540