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Family Self Sufficiency Program

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is designed to help families receiving rental assistance to become self-supporting. This program is voluntary and open to all families receiving Section 8 assistance through the Lowell Housing Authority. The only requirements are a desire to become self-sufficient and a willingness to take the steps to make this happen. The FSS Program provides support and assistance to the entire family.

How does the FSS Program work? The head of household enters into a contract with the LHA. This contract contains a service plan that identifies the employment goals of the participant and outlines the activities and services necessary to achieve those goals. The FSS Director helps the family obtain the services listed in the plan. The LHA establishes a savings account when the family increases its earned income.

The FSS Director can help you find the services you need to become self-sufficient, such as:
Job Training
Child Care
Educational Programs, including GED classes
Counseling
Case Management

Programs such as the FSS Savings Account is established to help you and your family save money in order to become more self-sufficient. When your rent goes up due to an increase in your earnings, the amount of the increase will be placed in a savings account for you and your family. You will receive all of the money in your account, plus interest, when the FSS Contract is successfully completed.

To complete the program, you must be working and all family members must be off public assistance for at least the last 12 months of the contract. To find out more about the FSS Program contact the Family Self-Sufficiency/Supportive Services Director Located at the Mercier Center, located at:

21 Salem Street

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