Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)-ANSWER KEY 1 Mid Course Review

ANSWER KEY 1 Mid Course Review

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This course review covers key true/false concepts about the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program and its Action Plan requirements, as guided by HUD and NAHRO.<br /><br />The FSS Action Plan must include a timetable for implementation, policies and procedures for participants, and outreach efforts. It requires initial HUD approval but policy changes or program size increases can be managed internally without resubmission. Hearing procedures are not required in the Action Plan.<br /><br />Unreported income is managed outside the Action Plan by the housing program. Identification of family support needs should be included. Voluntary PHA programs do not require an Action Plan, but mandatory programs must fill slots if participants leave, maintaining program size. The program can only be offered to current participants, not families on the waitlist, after initial offering.<br /><br />The program may require participants to follow up on referrals for job or education assessments but cannot deny entry based on assessment results. The main FSS goal is coordinating housing assistance and resources to promote economic independence. Families with substance abuse histories or who are unemployed are not automatically excluded; entry criteria may vary. Employment status or homeownership desire alone does not determine eligibility.<br /><br />FSS participation can be mandatory for some families. No one dictates "suitable employment," and families are not required to disclose specific disabilities. Assessments support escrow account setup.<br /><br />Potential employers in the Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) must be involved in job development strategies. Incentives for participants are allowed and can be included in the Action Plan. Some entry tasks and screening, such as orientation attendance, are permissible; screening by number of children is prohibited.<br /><br />Neighboring PHAs can share a PCC if both have FSS programs. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is synonymous with Section 8. The FSS objective is to reduce dependency on TANF. If mandatory program size is 100 and 5 participants complete contracts, 95 mandatory slots remain.<br /><br />Overall, the review clarifies FSS program policies, participant criteria, program structure, and procedures related to implementation and administration.

Keywords

Family Self-Sufficiency

FSS program

HUD approval

Action Plan requirements

PHA programs

economic independence

employment assessments

Program Coordinating Committee

Housing Choice Voucher

TANF reduction