Approval of the Submission of the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinator Grant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 06/09/2008 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the Submission of the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinator Grant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Contact Person/Dept.: Mona Karroum or Tevis Barnes Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Phone Number: 310 253 5782 General Fund: Yes No X Item Number: C 4 Public Hearing: Public Notification: St. Joseph s Center (06/02/08) Master E Mail Notification List (06/02/08) Action Item: Attachments: X Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (5/22/08) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/04/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/02/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/04/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the submission of the Family Self Sufficiency Program Grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. BACKGROUND: Family Self Sufficiency Program The Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (Act) of 1990 Section 554 enacted the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program which is implemented by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This act set forth a new direction for Public Housing Agencies/Authorities across the country. FSS is a voluntary program designed to enable families receiving Section 8 rental assistance to become economically independent from all forms of public assistance within a five (5) year time frame. Using housing as a stabilizing force the FSS Program connects families to needed supportive services such as educational and vocational training transportation and childcare and other identified support services to enable the participants to focus on activities and experiences that enhance the participant s ability to succeed in the workplace. Add...
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