Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program Management – #200.4

To Be Scheduled

TRAINER: Deana Broussard

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October 10 – 11, 2024 • 9:00 – 12:00; 1:00 – 4:00

SITE:  Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Las Colinas
950 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038

ROOM BLOCK:  $179 S/D; click here to make a reservation
room block cutoff: September 18

TRAINER: Deana Broussard

TO REGISTER

SUMMARY

A two-day class on the development and management of a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program including exam. Participants will learn about regulatory documents, best practices, and how to administer a successful FSS program. Elective class for Public Housing and HCV certification programs.

AGENDA

  • History and Background
  • Mandatory versus Voluntary Program Requirements
  • Action Plan
    • Requirements
    • Optional Additional Information
  • Program Coordinating Committee (PCC)
    • Requirements
    • Resources
    • Partners
    • Responsibilities
  • FSS Recruitment
    • Selection Preferences
    • Non-preferential Selection Systems
  • Contract of Participation (COP)
    • Individual Training and Services Plan (ITSP)
    • Completion of the COP
    • Termination of the COP
  • FSS Escrow
    • Definition
    • Calculating Escrow
    • Disbursement
    • Forfeiture
  • PIC and SEMAP
  • FSS and VASH
  • FSS and Homeownership
  • Service Coordination
  • Exam

TRAINER

DEANA BROUSSARD is currently the Director of Client and Customers Services for Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS).  She is responsible for managing the Family Self-Sufficiency program, HCV Homeownership program and the Customer Services division.  Under her management, she has assisted countless families to become self-sufficient through the FSS program and formed successful partnerships with numerous agencies throughout the City of Fort Worth. She has aided over 200+ FWHS families to achieve the “American Dream” of Homeownership. She has been awarded over $200K in Community Reinvestment Act grant dollars that have assisted 250 HCV clients to purchase a home.  She has served as an FSS trainer/presenter at Texas Housing Association conferences throughout Texas since 2014. Deana received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and holds certifications from Nan McKay and Associates, Inc. in administering housing programs.