Family Self-Sufficiency Program Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $255,330 to the Housing Authority & Community Service Agency of Lane County (operating as Homes For Good Housing Agency) on January 1, 2026, under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896). This Project Grant funds the salary and fringe benefits for FSS coordinators who serve eligible families receiving housing assistance through public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance programs. The award period extends through December 31, 2026.

Under this award, FSS coordinators employed by Homes For Good Housing Agency provide enrollment and case management services to participating families, develop individualized training and services plans, and facilitate connections with employers and community service providers to support economic self-sufficiency. The coordinators are responsible for maintaining the minimum required number of participating families as specified in the funding notice, with families expected to achieve improved employment outcomes, increased wages, and progress toward self-sufficiency goals over their 5-7 year program participation period. The award enables Homes For Good Housing Agency to continue delivering FSS program coordination services to low-income families in Lane County, Oregon, supporting HUD's strategic objective of using housing as a platform for economic security and reducing welfare dependency.