Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is designed to assist families and individuals to become financially independent.  Participation in the program in voluntary and requires a personal commitment by each individual.  In exchange, you will receive case management services and the opportunity to establish an escrow savings account.  The FSS Program is about five (5) years in length and upon successful completion you can walk out with a check in the amount of the escrow savings account balance!  


Who is Eligible?
Anyone currently participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program or living in a Public Housing development owned or managed by the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), who has career/employment goals and wishes to achieve financial independence.  

If you have questions, require additional information, or want to apply to self-sufficiency programs, please contact:

Maegen Laidlaw
Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator
(805) 673-3611
mlaidlaw@hacityventura.org

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Upcoming 2023 Virtual Financial Literacy Workshops

Workshop Topic	Presented By	Language	Date & Time
Homebuyer	MB&T	English with Spanish translation	May 23rd at 6pm
Smart Budgeting (Teen/Young Adults)	VCCU	English Only	June 27th at 6pm
Credit	MB&T	English with Spanish translation	July 18th at 6pm
Hacer que los presupuestos funcionen	VCCU	Spanish Only	July 25th at 6pm
Retirement	VCCU	English Only	August 29th at 6pm
Investing	MB&T	English with Spanish translation	September 27th at 6pm
Compra de un vehiculo	VCCU	Spanish Only	October 17th at 6pm
Buying a Car	VCCU	English Only	October 24th at 6pm
Identity Theft	VCCU	English Only	November 14th at 6pm
Budgeting and Savings	VCCU	English Only	December 12th at 6pm

All workshops are held through Zoom. To RSVP for workshops or more information, contact the FSS Coordinator.

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