Residents of public and subsidized housing have been encouraged to participate in the Federal Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). This program encourages work participation and earnings among these residents by providing them with a savings escrow account that matches any increase in rental payments due to increased income. The escrow account is receivable after five years. Not many residents participate in the program. But organizations in Upper Manhattan, the South Bronx and Central Brooklyn have been contracted to make case management services more accessible. Some participants (randomly selected) can also be part of a workforce-focused condition cash transfer (CCT). This part provides cash bonuses for meeting work force employment or training goals. CCT payments can go up to $3,000 per year. Household income must be equal or less than 130% of poverty level ($22,321 for a family of three). To learn more contact your local public housing office, or Housing Preservation and Development, 100 Gold Street, New York, NY 10038; 917-286-4300; http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/tenants/FSS.shtml
State: New York
Age: None
Subject: Job; Education and Training
Type of Money: Free Money
Income: $22,321 for family of 3
Application: None
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