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The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a congressionally-authorized and career development program designed to help individuals with housing subsidies make progress toward economic security by increasing their earnings and building assets.

HOC is participating in a national study of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). The FSS Program will not change, but in 2014 the way to enroll will be different. All applicants will be placed into a lottery where they will have a 50/50 chance of getting into FSS. Please contact FSS at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 240-627-9781 to be invited to an FSS Orientation.

We offer:
  • Ways to gain, retain and improve employment through Individualized assessment and goal planning
  • Resources to gain job skills training and education at all levels to increase earnings
  • Individual savings accounts, unique to the FSS Program, resulting from increased earnings
  • Case management assistance to help with resources and supports
  • Ways to improve money management and credit