Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Let us help build your dreams. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) is a voluntary program designed to help individuals and families support themselves so they become financially independent. Joining the program could be the key to your success! It's designed to assist families just like yours to learn work skills and improve your ability to get and maintain employment.
FSS is available to current West Allis Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program participants.
Participants do not need to be working at the time of enrollment. They only need to be willing to work in the future.
How the Program Works
Supportive service referrals are used to help you reach your goals including
Educational programs such as GED, ABE, Associates or Bachelors degree programs.
Job training or apprenticeships.
Child care.
Counseling.
Credit counseling.
Home ownership preparation.
Case management.
To get started, you will
Meet with an FSS Coordinator to discuss and set goals.
Take necessary steps to meet your goals with FSS staff support.
Increase your income with wages earned from employment. FSS will put the money into a savings account (escrow) for you.
Complete your goals, graduate from FSS and spend your savings (escrow) any way you please - tax free!
Benefits of Graduating from the Program
The vision of your future could look like other FFS graduates who now have:
Stable employment.
Completed education.
Reliable transportation.
Improved credit rating.
College savings (for yourself or your children).
Home ownership.
Improved rental options.
Get Started Today
If you're interested in getting enrolled in the Family Self-Sufficiency program, email Patricia Newton-Powell, Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator, or call 262-307-1104 to get started.
The FSS program is available to current West Allis Section 8 Housing Voucher participants and household members 18 years old or older who are in good standing. Participants do not need to be working at the time of enrollment, just willing to work in the future.