Project Grant FSS26PA7280

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester received a $116,450 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1 – December 31, 2026. The award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement the program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

FSS Coordinators deliver direct services to low-income families, including enrollment and program maintenance, development of Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSPs), and coordination with employers and community service providers. The award requires the grantee to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for the first full-time coordinator position, with minimum participation requirements increasing by 50 families for each additional funded coordinator. Over a 5–7 year participation period, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual economic self-sufficiency goals, thereby reducing welfare dependency and promoting long-term economic mobility.