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Family Self-Sufficiency

Housing

This is a 5-year academic, employment and savings incentive program designed to help low income families gain education and career skills to move toward self-sufficiency. Through case management, the program provides life-skills guidance and linkages to network service providers.

Eligibility:

Families, single parents, and adults in Boulder County.

Income Limits:

Varies depending on family size. The total household income must be at or below 80% of area median income.

How To Apply:

As of Monday October 10, 2011 the wailtist is closed and we will no longer be accepting applications. 

Mail:

Family Self-Sufficiency
2685-A Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304

Fax:

303-441-4852

Phone:

303-441-3923

Email:

kfrye@bouldercounty.org 

I Applied Now What?

  • Once an application is received, the applicant will be contacted to schedule an initial interview.
  • Following the interview, applicants will be asked to complete specific, personalized tasks related to goal achievement.
  • Applicants will then be placed on the FSS waitlist.  Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee FSS approval or housing eligibility.
  • When the applicant’s name reaches the top of the waitlist and moves into a FSS housing unit, the applicant will be assigned a case manager and will begin the program.

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