Will I lose my housing assistance if I do graduate from FSS?

No. The goal of the FSS program is to help you reach self-sufficiency and earn a living wage; however, graduation requires only that you complete your own goals, be suitably employed, and be off cash aid for a year prior to the end of the contract. If you are far enough along the path to self-sufficiency by the time you graduate from FSS, you may be earning enough money that you will no longer be eligible for Section 8; that’s a great thing for you! If you graduate from FSS but still meet the income guidelines, you will continue to receive your housing assistance.

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1. I’m not on Section 8 yet. Can I join FSS
2. Is the FSS program required?
3. Will I lose my housing assistance if I don’t graduate from FSS?
4. Will I lose my housing assistance if I do graduate from FSS?
5. What do I have to do to join FSS?
6. What do I need to do to stay on FSS?
7. How often will I meet with my FSS case manager?
8. What if my goals change?
9. Will my FSS escrow account count against me for Housing, Welfare, SSI, etc?
10. Can anyone else in my family join FSS?
11. What if my family member who lives with me is receiving cash aid for his/her child?
12. I have a disability and cannot work full time. Can I join FSS?
13. I already have a case manager at another agency. Will you coordinate?
14. What do I have to do to start earning Escrow?
15. What is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?