Family Self-Sufficiency
What is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
The Carrollton Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is designed to prepare residents for economic self-sufficiency. Over 2-5 years participants will take the necessary steps for economic independence. All residents will work closely with a case manager to map out goals that will aid them in becoming more independent. The FSS case managers will also connect the participants with the necessary community resources to help them complete their goals, as well as help provide supportive services.
Funding from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program is provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Carrollton Housing Authority and other various community resources also provide indirect funding, by offering free classes, childcare and financial assistance when the funding is available.
Want to make your rent work for you?
While enrolled in this program all participants have the opportunity to save money in an escrow account. Once a participant is employed and has a significant rent increase, a portion of that amount is placed in an interest bearing savings account by the Housing Authority. Once the program is completed all funds will be dispersed to each participant, with the goal of using the money as a down payment on a house, car, or to further their education.
Who can participate?
Anyone at least the age of 18 with a desire for success can participate. Spaces are quickly filling, along with all of the wonderful opportunities the program has to offer. Public housing residents, please contact Rita Redolfi at 770-834-2046 ext. 103 or rita@carrolltonhousingauthority.com. Housing Choice Voucher residents, please contact Mary Collins at 770-834-2046 ext. 112 or mary@carrolltonhousingauthority.com for more questions or to set up an interview for an assessment.
WHO: HCV Participants and Public Housing Residents who are interested in becoming credit worthy for employment and/or homeownership.
WHAT: Credit Report and Credit Repair Workshop
WHERE: University of West Georgia and The Burson Center
WHEN: Starting January 7, 2012, the first and third Saturday of each month through June 2012. Transportation will be provided.
In partnership with The Burson Center, UWG, and SIFE, the Carrollton Housing Authority is very excited to offer a credit report/repair workshop. You must be willing to commit two Saturdays a month from January 2012 to June 2012.
If needed, transportation will be provided on an appointment basis. You must call ahead to place your name on the list to ride the van to the workshop.
You must also be willing to apply your 2011 tax refund to a savings account that will help you pay your debtors. More information will be provided in your first class.
If you are interested, need transportation, or have any other questions, please call, 770-834-2046 ext 103.