City of Mesa, Arizona

Family Self Sufficiency Program

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is voluntary.  It was created to help families be able to live without assistance through school and job training.

You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:

• A current Section 8 Voucher participant and living in Mesa
• At least 18 years old
• Wanting to change the way you live now
• Wanting to learn more and get job training
• Wanting to get away from using public assistance
• Willing to receive case management and sign an FSS Contract of Participation

If the answers are YES to all questions, then FSS is for you.  Participating FSS families sign a "Contract of Participation" with the Mesa Housing & Revitalization which outlines the rights and responsibilities of the family during their participation in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. An FSS family has up to five (5) years to complete the specific goals and objectives established by them in their "Individual Training and Service Plan".
 

Support Services Available During the Program

• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Personal Case Management
• Career and Education Counseling 
• Counseling Services, One-on-one, Family, Support Groups
• Interviewing Skills
• Communication Skills
• Child Care and Transportation
• Substance Abuse Counseling/Treatment
• Parenting Skills: Workshops and Classes 
• One-on-one Training
  

Steps in the Program

• Complete FSS Interest Form
• Attend a One-on-One Information Session
• develop, with the help of your FSS Case Manager, an "Individual Training and Service Plan" which includes objectives, goals, strategies and timelines
• Sign an "FSS Contract of Participation"
• Receive Case Management services
• Fully complete your "Contract of Participation" and graduate from the Program

For More Information About the FSS Program Contact the Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator,
Donna Hunter at 480.644.3540