Self-Sufficiency Programs

The self-sufficiency programs are designed to help families receiving housing assistance become economically self-sufficient and independent of welfare through classes in:

• life skills development
• credit counseling
• parenting
• classes that help participants reach their goals

Participants in these programs work individually with a case manager to set and meet goals that will help them move towards self-sufficiency.

Family Self-Sufficiency: Families seeking economic self-sufficiency and independence from public assistance can apply for support services through the Family Self-Sufficiency program. With the support and coaching of a case manager, participants work to set and meet goals that will help them move toward self-sufficiency. Resources and referrals include credit counseling, health care resources, life skills development, effective parenting programs, childcare resources, employment and training guidance, and mentoring.

A further incentive toward reaching goals is the Escrow Account. As earned income increases, the family's rent portion increases. However, if participating in Family Self-Sufficiency, the increase in rent goes into an escrow account, a type of savings account. Upon successful completion of the program, the participant receives the full amount of their escrow, including interest. Successful completion of the program means the family has met all goals and is no longer on public assistance.

Project Self-Sufficiency: The mission of Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) is to assist low-income, single parents in their efforts to build and maintain strong, healthy families, achieve economic independence, and become free from community and government assistance. Project Self-Sufficiency is an independent program with offices located at the Fort Collins and Loveland Housing Authorities. http://www.ps-s.org

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