Family Self- Sufficiency

For current voucher participants

FSS

Missoula Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is designed to empower HUD-assisted families in reaching their academic and employment goals. The FSS Program is offered free of charge, participation is voluntary and will not affect the participant’s housing assistance.

Over the course of the FSS program, participants become part of a supportive network as they work towards self-sufficiency.

In FSS, graduation doesn't mean losing housing assistance; instead, it marks your family's progress towards educational, career, and financial goals.

Benefits

  • Build savings by increasing earned income―on average, participants graduate with $7,702.92.

  • Achieve academic success with support for Hi-SET, GEDs, professional certificates, and/or college degrees.

  • Attain financial stability through consistent income, debt reduction, and credit repair.

  • Get support navigating public assistance and community resources.

How It Works

Eligible participants must have a housing voucher with Missoula Housing Authority.

  • The Head of the FSS Family, an adult chosen by the family, will meet with an FSS Coordinator and complete an enrollment form.

  • Choose your goals and create a plan with your coordinator.

  • Sign the participation contract.

How to Apply

To apply for FSS, contact your Missoula Housing Authority Program Specialist

Download the FSS Brochure for more information.

"I always thought the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program was ‘too good to be true’ until I joined. I'm so thankful that Missoula Housing Authority has a program like this that believes in their client's ability to become self-sufficient and successful.

The FSS program has helped me become self-sufficient by saving rent payments into a savings account with the Missoula Housing Authority.  The program also made me more resilient to adversity and empowered me to achieve my goals. Thanks to the FSS program, I achieved my goals of returning to college, excelling each semester, and ultimately graduating with my bachelor’s degree. College demands significant time and money, and I was grateful to have the savings from the FSS program to jump-start my life after graduating. I was able to make a down payment on a reliable 2023 vehicle to get me to and from my new career job! Sierra at the FSS program was incredibly supportive throughout the process, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way." Thank you for this opportunity and all your commitment. 

 -Shelbi, 2024 FSS Graduate