Iowa Community Action Association - FaDSS
Iowa Community Action Association - FaDSS
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FaDSS

Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) is a voluntary self-sufficiency program for participants of the Family Investment Program (FIP). Participants may be referred from a variety of sources, such as the Department of Human Services, Promise Jobs, community partners or even individuals. UDMO offers its FaDSS program in Buena Vista, Emmet, Hamilton, Humboldt, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Webster and Wright.

One of the keys to the program, and an integral part of achieving self-sufficiency, is goal setting. In addition to the basic goals established by the program, each FaDSS family sets their own goals, determining what types of changes they would like to make in their family and setting timely goals for improvement.

Certified Family Development Specialists help area families experience individual growth and move toward job retention and economic stability. Families enrolled may increase their job skills, learn to budget, improve the safety of thier homes and children, and learn to access other community resources. Certified Family Development Specialists offer this ongoing education and support through a series of visits to each family's home. Program participants may also take part in parent support activities, enrichment classes, and achievement recognition activities.

To help you put a face on our FaDSS families we are sharing the success story of "Carry". To read Carry's story click here.

If you are interested in learning more about UDMO's FaDSS program visit UDMO's website at www.udmo.com or call 800-245-6151.