Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)-Presentation

Presentation - FSS

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This training is a comprehensive overview of the HUD Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program for housing agencies and owners. It covers the program’s background, purpose, and regulatory framework, including applicability under 24 CFR parts 984 and 887, and traces the evolution of FSS from earlier self-sufficiency initiatives to the current final rule. The course emphasizes the goal of helping low-income families increase earned income, achieve economic stability, and reduce dependence on welfare and housing subsidies.<br /><br />Major program requirements are explained, especially the Action Plan and Program Coordinating Committee (PCC). Participants learn what must be included in an Action Plan, how it is developed, when revisions require HUD approval, and how PCCs support partnerships with public and private service providers. The training also discusses marketing and recruitment strategies, client engagement, strengths-based assessment, motivational interviewing, and case management best practices.<br /><br />A large portion of the course focuses on the Individual Training and Services Plan (ITSP), the Contract of Participation (CoP), and required goals. It explains mandatory final goals, allowable interim goals, contract dates, extensions, welfare and employment requirements, and how to update contracts for existing participants under the new rules. The training also teaches escrow account rules, including how to calculate escrow credits, manage deposits and interest, handle underreported income, and determine forfeitures or disbursements at graduation or termination.<br /><br />Additional modules address portability rules, homeownership options, program reporting in PIC/IMS and HUD-50058, and monitoring/performance measures such as the FSS Achievement Metric (FAM). The course concludes with review exercises, quizzes, and exam information for NAHRO certification.

Keywords

HUD Family Self-Sufficiency

FSS program

24 CFR parts 984 and 887

Action Plan

Program Coordinating Committee

Individual Training and Services Plan

Contract of Participation

escrow account rules

portability rules

FSS Achievement Metric