Family Self-Sufficiency
Family Self- Sufficiency empowers individuals to take control of their lives so they may become independent, productive members of their community.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) offers comprehensive case management and supportive services to assist families in reaching their personal, and professional self-sufficiency goals. FSS Case Managers help participants develop career plans, reach family goals,
and obtain services with the goal of achieving economic self-sufficiency. FSS participants may receive services for up to five years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Family Self-Sufficiency one must either:
- Have a projected yearly income at or below the income guidelines for their family size
- Live in DuPage County
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have at least one child below age 18 living in the household
OR - Hold a Housing Choice Voucher from the DuPage Housing Authority
- Reside in an eligible area
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be listed as head of household for purposes of income eligibility or rent
Family Self-Sufficiency may also be offered to DuPage County Community Services clients actively engaged in a housing stability plan and demonstrate grant eligibility
on entry (eligibility varies by grant).
Income Guidelines
| Household Size | Income |
|---|
| 2 | $31,600 |
| 3 | $35,500 |
| 4 | $39,500 |
| 5 | $42,700 |
| 6 | $45,850 |
| 7 | $49,000 |
| 8 or more | $52,150 |
Information
Contact Client Services at 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email
fss@dupageco.org.