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Chapter 2 <br />PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND APPLICABILITY OF THE <br />FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM <br />INTRODUCTION <br />This chapter contains information about the FSS program's purpose, size, and measurable <br />objectives as well as information on program operation. This includes potential participant <br />demographics, the program timetable, the number of families to be served, and the size of the <br />Public Housing Agency's (PHA) voluntary FSS program. This chapter also contains definitions <br />of the key terms in this FSS action plan. <br />Part I: The Purpose and Basic Requirements of the FSS program: This part includes a <br />description of the purpose of the FSS program on a national level—its intent, goal, and <br />major strategies. <br />Part II: The Scope of the FSS program: This part contains information about the size of <br />the PHA's FSS program, an estimate of participating families, eligible families from <br />other self-sufficiency programs, and eligibility for combined FSS programs. <br />Part III: Program Operation: This part specifies the requirements for FSS program <br />operation, including the deadlines for program start-up and when the PHA is expected to <br />have attained full enrollment. <br />Part IV: The Definitions of Terms Used in the PHA's FSS program: This section contains <br />both HUD and PHA definitions for terms used in this policy document. <br />© Copyright 2011 by Nan McKay & Associates <br />Unlimited copies may be made for internal use. <br />Page 2-1 <br />Model FSS Action Plan 12/1/11 <br />