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What is it? |
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A program established by the Elgin Housing Authority
to promote economic self-sufficiency among residents. |
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Mission: |
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To empower people to take control of their lives by
becoming independent, productive members of the community. Family
Self-Sufficiency does not simply attack the symptoms of poverty; it
tackles dependency on all fronts and replaces powerlessness with the
opportunity for a better future. |
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Goal: |
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To assist families in becoming and remaining
independent of government assistance. |
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How can this program help? |
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· Earn your GED
· Earn an Associate
and/or Bachelor degree
· Educational workshops
and seminars
· On-the-job training
· Obtain a better
job
· Own your own business
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· Scholarship
opportunities
· Learn necessary job skills
· Job placement
opportunities
· Obtain a job
· Own your own home
· Establish an escrow
account
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Five-Years Five-Phases Toward Family
Self-Sufficiency |
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Phase I - Personal Development & Assessment |
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· Skill building
· Self Esteem Development
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· Assessment
· Exploration of Career
and Educational Interests
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Phase II - Development of Individual Action Plan |
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· Negotiation of Action
Plan
· Determination of Self
Sufficiency Goal
· Activities &
Milestones Developed Toward Accomplishing Goals
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· Identified Barriers and
Desired Outcomes
· Continuous Follow-up
and Referral
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Phase III - Maintenance of Effort |
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· Milestone Monitoring
· Stabilization of
Families
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· Ongoing Support &
Re-evaluation of Goals
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Phase IV - Transition |
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· Focus on Move From
Welfare Assistance to INDEPENDENCE
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Phase V - Follow-Up |
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· Track Participants
After They Have Completed the Family Self Sufficiency Program
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