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Promoting Self-Sufficiency
Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) supports low-income, single parent families in their efforts to become economically independent. Download our Program Services Chart.

We provide these families with services in the following areas:

Guidance, Support & Advocacy

    • Self-Sufficiency Action Plan
    • Support Classes
    • Advocacy

Education & Career Development

    • Career Planning
    • Scholarship Fund
    • Childcare Fund
    • Job Placement
    • Career Clothing
    • Donated Computers
    • Tutoring

Other Practical Support

    • “Cars for Families” Program
    • Housing Opportunities
    • Emergency Financial Assistance
    • Holiday Assistance for Families

Children's Programs

    • “Cool Kids” Back-to-School Clothing
    • Boundless Children’s Fund
    • Kid Power Class

Many of our participants are recipients of some form of public assistance; some do not receive welfare, but have only slightly higher income through child support and/or low paying employment. 
 


PROGRAMS & SERVICES OVERVIEW

>Eligibility
Project Self-Sufficiency supports low-income, single parent families in their efforts to become economically independent.

In order to be eligible for PS-S, families must be headed by a single parent, have at least one child age 13 or under living with her/him at least 60% of the time, and be low-income according to poverty guidelines.

>Advisement
Each single parent who is accepted into the program is assigned to an advisor who assists her/him in setting goals, developing a self-sufficiency action plan, identifying resources, resolving problems, and providing emotional support. 

>Holistic Approach
Project Self-Sufficiency takes a holistic approach, emphasizing areas such as self-esteem, parenting and recovery from domestic violence along with specific career and educational goals. 

>Participants Served
All PS-S participants are single parents who are striving to gain the skills necessary to support their children. The average age of enrolled single parents is 33 and the average number of children is two. 25% to 28% are typically members of an ethnic minority.

Some participants are receiving public assistance or small child support payments. Many are in low paying jobs when they enter the program. Most program participants return to school during their tenure with PS-S.