The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced over $140 million in funding to 836 existing grantees through the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program. These awards will fund 1,537 service coordinator positions across the country. Missouri agencies received $2,405,321 in funding. Locally, White River Regional Housing Authority received just over $52,000 in funding. The FSS program provides grants to public housing agencies and multifamily property owners to support the salary of program coordinators. These coordinators assist participating families to capitalize on their housing assistance by connecting them with training and services to improve their economic self-sufficiency.
“This investment in the family self-sufficiency program reaffirms HUD’s commitment to empowering families to achieve lasting economic independence,” said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman. “This funding helps us provide the tools and resources families need to build a brighter future – one where stable housing, financial security, and upward mobility are within reach.”
“These funds will be used to provide the services required to move Missouri families toward self-sufficiency,” said HUD Great Plains Regional Administrator Ulysses Clayborn. “The achievements of those participating in the FSS program, will provide a message to other Missouri PHA residents, that with help, self-sufficiency is possible.”
The FSS program is offered to families in HUD-assisted housing. FSS Program Coordinators provide coaching and develop local strategies to connect participating families with public and private resources aimed at increasing their earned income and financial empowerment. These efforts also seek to reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance and facilitate progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency.
FSS funding play a pivotal role in helping families achieve economic independence and enhance their quality of life. By offering comprehensive support services such as job training, financial literacy education, and health and wellness programs, these initiatives provide families with the tools they need to overcome barriers and pursue their goals. Through personalized case management and the innovative escrow savings account, FSS funding helps participants build financial security and plan for their future. FSS is not just assistance programs; it is a powerful catalyst for transformation and autonomy in our communities.
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