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Join Family Self-Sufficiency to build savings

Public Housing and Section 8 families can join FSS to get a coordinator and a savings account that grows as earnings and rent rise.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Check you have Section 8 or public housingFSS is for families who use Homes for Good services. Joining is voluntary.
  2. Sign up for an info sessionFill out the Family Self-Sufficiency Information Request Form on the page.
  3. Wait for a coordinator to contact youThe coordinator schedules your session and begins enrollment.
  4. Work with your coordinator on goalsYour coordinator provides tools, encouragement, referrals and support.
Your rent rises as your earnings rise; Homes for Good puts the difference into your savings account.

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