| The FSS Program is a voluntary
program designed to assist you in becoming economically
independent and free from public assistance.
The program was initially begun to assist
Section 8 participants. It is now offered to any eligible low income
Yuba County Resident.
Preparing for Success
Participants can expect to
receive vital supportive services geared to assist the
participant in overcoming barriers to employment, while
receiving training and skills necessary to become gainfully
employed. This program motivates and helps participating
families:
• Identify the barriers which prevent goal achievement.
• Identify resources and services necessary for success.
• Develop an action plan to achieve specific goals and
objectives
• Obtain the support services related to their plan.
• Receive case management services, encouragement and moral
support.
• Take charge of their lives.
Who are the FSS Participants?
This program is available to any Yuba County resident who meets
the low income guidelines.
Our clients all have unique and individual life circumstances
and are highly motivated and committed to the concept of being
free from public assistance. The common goal of each of our
participating families is to obtain employment that provides a decent living wage that provides a decent
living wage that provides economic independence.
Defining the Goal
Each participant will be required to sign a Contract of
Participation. This contract outlines the rights and
responsibilities of the family during the participation of the
family in the FSS Program. After the participant has signed the
contract the individual needs of each participating family are
evaluated and addressed.
An Individual Training and Service Plan (ITSP) is created with
each participant, stating specific steps and goals the
participant will be required to meet in order to successfully
complete the Contract of Participation.
An example of an ITSP for an individual who has no GED, at least
one child under 6 years old, has no driver's license or
transportation, and wants to study nursing is as follows:
| Goal |
Short/Long Term Goal |
Responsible Party |
|
|
Short |
Participant |
|
|
Short |
Participant |
|
|
Short |
Participant |
- Find reliable transportation
|
Short |
Participant and coordinator |
- Meet w/career counselor at YCC
|
Short |
Participant and coordinator |
|
|
Short |
Participant |
|
|
Short |
Participant and coordinator |
- Attend classes as scheduled
|
Short |
Participant |
- Complete nurses training program
|
Long |
Participant |
- Obtain employment as a nurse
|
Long |
Participant |
- Be free of public assistance for one year
|
Long |
Participant |
The FSS Coordinator will assist in obtaining support services to
facilitate completion of this ITSP. If you would like to apply
Click
Here.
For questions, comments or
concerns, please contact Yuba County Housing Authority at (530)
749-5448 or e-mail the Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, Jane
McMillan at:
jmcmillan@co.yuba.ca.us |