FaDSS
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT & SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) program at Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is a voluntary, strength based home visiting program for low-income families. FaDSS provides services that promote, empower and nuture families toward economic and emotional self-sufficiency.
CORE SERVICES IN THE FADSS PROGRAM
WHO QUALIFIES FOR FADSS
"They impacted me by giving me someone to talk to who listens, without judgement. They gave me a home, helped me get a job and got me back on my feet. That means a lot." ~ Tina
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families requirements for ALL FaDSS enrollments:
Referrals to FaDSS are often made from the PROMISE JOBS Program, collaborating service agencies, our NEICAC agency, or self-inquiry. Participation in FaDSS is voluntary. FaDSS services promote, empower, and nurture families towards economic and emotional self-sufficiency. The foundation of FaDSS is regular home visits with families, using a strength-based approach.
FaDSS Mission Statement: Improve the lives of families at risk of long term welfare dependency or family instability by creating opportunities for self-sufficiency. For more information about FaDSS visit https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/fadss
NEICAC FaDSS Annual Report (PDF) compiled by the Department of Human Rights
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CHANGE A LIFE
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is a 501(c)3 private non-profit operating in NE Iowa. Charitable donations from individuals, businesses, school⁄church groups, made to NEICAC are always needed and may have a tax benefit to the donor.Individuals and families in your community struggle every day to provide basic needs such as food, shelter and utilities. Your contribution to NEICAC can make the difference to provide a hand-up to self-sufficiency.
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