The purpose of the Family Self-Sufficiency program (FSS) is to offer an opportunity for families to access supportive services that will enhance their achievement of economic independence by providing training and housing. Enrolled participants are empowered to set goals that will increase their ability to be self-sufficient.
Step One: Program applicants must apply at the site and meet property management background, criminal and credit criteria to live there, then their information is given to a Life Coach in CORE
Step Two: HCV participants must apply at 400 East Boulevard for the HCV FSS Program.
Step Three: Applicants will be notified that they’ve been accepted or denied for the program. If rejected, applicants may reapply when they meet the qualifications.
Step Four: After enrolling in the program, participants meet with Life Coaches monthly to establish goals or quarterly as needed on site.
Robin Craig
Child & Family Services Program Manager
rcraig@cha-nc.org
(704) 336-3321
Tiara Vinson
Child and Family Services Program Manager
tvinson@inlivian.com
(704) 363-4529
The family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is designed to assist individuals and families in achieving the goal of employment in order to have enough income to meet their basic needs and help facilitate the transition from subsidized housing to market rate rental housing or homeownership. Participants work with a Case Manager to establish goals that will increase their income.
The Self-Sufficiency program is mandatory at select housing communities. To join the Self-Sufficiency program, you must go directly to the community and request an application.
Current Housing Choice Voucher and public housing residents may also apply to the Self-Sufficiency program by downloading the application and submitting to our main office.
Applications are located at the communities with supportive services. For the Self-Sufficiency Program or Housing Choice Voucher application click here and return to our main office at 400 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Program participants receive support from a Case Manager, transportation assistance, childcare assistance, referrals, and assistance with budgeting based on funding availability.
For the Self-Sufficiency program within a Mixed-Income property, you must have been employed continuously for at least six months, work a minimum of 30 hours per week at the time of application, or must be employed a minimum of 20 hours per week if in school or pursuing a trade. School and work hours must total no less than 30 hours per week. For Income-Based properties, applicants must be working able, or employed at a minimum of 15-hours per week.
Do I have the option to be a part of the Self-Sufficiency program or not?
Yes, residents have an option if they wish to participate in the program or not, however depending on the site, residents can receive a sanction for not participating in self-sufficiency or employment activities.
The Self-Sufficiency program is 5 years. Participants may graduate or voluntarily withdraw from the program prior to the completion of the 5-year term. At sites with a mandatory Self-Sufficiency program, failure to comply with the Self-Sufficiency program could result in sanctions and/or termination from assisted housing.
Yes, there are no costs for participants to participate in the program.
Yes. Childcare Assistance and Transportation Assistance are available based upon funding availability.
Being involved in these programs, camps and teams keeps our youth active and engaged, while helping them learn lifelong skills and lessons.
