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About Our Program
The Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program is a U.S. Department of Housing and
motivated participants of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program become
self sufficient by setting and achieving goals that will lead to an increase in earned
income.
The FSS program is voluntary; Section 8 participants may enroll in or quit the
program at any time without it affecting their Section 8 eligibility. Enrolling in the
FSS program begins with a simple phone call to the FSS Coordinator. If you are an
active participant of the Manhattan Housing Authority's Section 8 program and
would like more information about the FSS program, please call the number below
to schedule an office appointment. The Manhattan Housing Authority has a limited
number of FSS slots available, so take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and
begin your journey towards self sufficiency today.
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM?
The purpose of the FSS program is to assist Section 8 participants who are working
toward education and career oriented goals. By achieving these goals, the
participant will increase their marketable skills and earned income, and ultimately
achieve self sufficiency.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Only active participants of the Manhattan Housing Authority's Section 8 program are
eligible to participate in the FSS program. In order to complete the FSS program,
participants must have a sincere desire to improve their own lives through hard
work and dedication to the completion of their goals.
ESCROW ACCOUNT:
As an extra incentive, FSS participants who increase their portion of rent paid by
increasing their earned income have an escrow account established. Each month,
the increase in the amount paid by the participant will be matched in the escrow
account. If the participant successfully completes the program, the funds in the
escrow account are given to the participant, with interest. There are no restrictions
on what the money earned can be used for. The escrow account offers the
participant the opportunity to save for the future.
Past FSS participants throughout the United States that have used their escrow
funds to:
Put a down payment on a home
Buy a new car
Pay off credit card debt
Attend college or pay off student loans
The highest amount of funds earned by a participant of the Manhattan Housing
Authority's FSS program to date is over $10,000!
The Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program is a U.S. Department of Housing and
motivated participants of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program become
self sufficient by setting and achieving goals that will lead to an increase in earned
income.
The FSS program is voluntary; Section 8 participants may enroll in or quit the
program at any time without it affecting their Section 8 eligibility. Enrolling in the
FSS program begins with a simple phone call to the FSS Coordinator. If you are an
active participant of the Manhattan Housing Authority's Section 8 program and
would like more information about the FSS program, please call the number below
to schedule an office appointment. The Manhattan Housing Authority has a limited
number of FSS slots available, so take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and
begin your journey towards self sufficiency today.
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM?
The purpose of the FSS program is to assist Section 8 participants who are working
toward education and career oriented goals. By achieving these goals, the
participant will increase their marketable skills and earned income, and ultimately
achieve self sufficiency.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Only active participants of the Manhattan Housing Authority's Section 8 program are
eligible to participate in the FSS program. In order to complete the FSS program,
participants must have a sincere desire to improve their own lives through hard
work and dedication to the completion of their goals.
ESCROW ACCOUNT:
As an extra incentive, FSS participants who increase their portion of rent paid by
increasing their earned income have an escrow account established. Each month,
the increase in the amount paid by the participant will be matched in the escrow
account. If the participant successfully completes the program, the funds in the
escrow account are given to the participant, with interest. There are no restrictions
on what the money earned can be used for. The escrow account offers the
participant the opportunity to save for the future.
Past FSS participants throughout the United States that have used their escrow
funds to:
Put a down payment on a home
Buy a new car
Pay off credit card debt
Attend college or pay off student loans
The highest amount of funds earned by a participant of the Manhattan Housing
Authority's FSS program to date is over $10,000!
FSS FACTS:
1. Participants may be
referred for parenting &
childcare, interviewing
techniques, preparing
applications and
resumes, adult
self-esteem, and
remedial education.
2. The FSS Coordinator
works one-on-one with
individuals and families
at their discretion to
provide personal
assistance in meeting
their individual needs.
3. Once the family or
individual enrolls in the
program they can
participate in it for up to
five (5) years.
4. This is an opportunity
to earn free money while
doing what you have
always wanted to do.
1. Participants may be
referred for parenting &
childcare, interviewing
techniques, preparing
applications and
resumes, adult
self-esteem, and
remedial education.
2. The FSS Coordinator
works one-on-one with
individuals and families
at their discretion to
provide personal
assistance in meeting
their individual needs.
3. Once the family or
individual enrolls in the
program they can
participate in it for up to
five (5) years.
4. This is an opportunity
to earn free money while
doing what you have
always wanted to do.
Manhattan Housing Authority
PO Box 1024
Manhattan, KS 66505-1024
Phone: 785 776-8588 ext 306
Fax: 785 537-0269
email: oneil@mhaks.org
PO Box 1024
Manhattan, KS 66505-1024
Phone: 785 776-8588 ext 306
Fax: 785 537-0269
email: oneil@mhaks.org