Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)-Presentation

Presentation - FSS

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This document is a training guide from NAHRO on the HUD Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. It explains the program’s purpose, history, regulations, and operational requirements for public housing agencies (PHAs), owners, coordinators, and managers.<br /><br />Key topics include: program eligibility and applicability under 24 CFR parts 984 and 887; the evolution of FSS from earlier self-sufficiency initiatives; and HUD oversight concerns, including action plan compliance, escrow accuracy, reporting, and documentation. The training emphasizes that FSS is designed to help low-income families increase earned income, achieve economic independence, and reduce reliance on assistance.<br /><br />The guide covers essential program infrastructure such as the FSS Action Plan and the Program Coordinating Committee (PCC). It explains required Action Plan contents, revision rules, selection procedures, motivational screening limits, outreach, supportive services, and optional policies. PCCs are described as a partnership tool for securing public and private resources and supporting program design and implementation.<br /><br />A major section focuses on case management, client assessment, goal setting, and Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs). It highlights strengths-based assessment, motivational interviewing, SMART goals, and the distinction between mandatory and individualized goals.<br /><br />The guide also details Contract of Participation rules, contract dates, baseline earned income, welfare assistance definitions, escrow calculations, interest, account management, forfeitures, graduation, termination, and portability. It explains reporting requirements in PIC/IMS and the HUD-50058/FSS addendum process.<br /><br />Additional sections address the homeownership option, program monitoring, SEMAP/FAM performance metrics, and best practices for running compliant and effective FSS programs. The document ends with exam information, FAQs, quizzes, exercises, and references to NAHRO certification requirements.

Keywords

HUD Family Self-Sufficiency

FSS program

public housing agencies

24 CFR parts 984 and 887

Action Plan

Program Coordinating Committee

case management

Individual Training and Services Plan

escrow calculations

HUD-50058 reporting

HUD reporting requirements