Family self-sufficiency program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office awarded Long Beach Housing Authority $534,836 under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) on January 1, 2026 for a one-year performance period ending December 31, 2026.

The award funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who implement the Family Self-Sufficiency program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance properties. FSS Coordinators enroll and maintain families in the program, work with families to develop Individual Training and Services Plans, and build partnerships with employers and community service providers. Long Beach Housing Authority must hire or retain full-time equivalent FSS Coordinator positions and serve a minimum of 25 participating families per funded coordinator. Over a 5–7 year participation period, program participants are expected to gain employment, improve wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals.

Work is performed in Carson, California. The award is part of a broader FSS program nationally that funds approximately 900 programs operated by public housing authorities and project-based rental assistance property owners across the country.