Forward Motion – A Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Forward Motion – A Family Self-Sufficiency Program

When you have a Section 8 voucher with Vermont State Housing Authority, you may choose to participate in the Forward Motion / Family Self-Sufficiency Program. This program is voluntary and is designed to help families become financially self-sufficient.

The program offers the following benefits:

Employment and financial coaching
Recommendations and referrals to community partners who can help you overcome barriers to employment
An FSS Escrow savings account can accrue as you have increases in earned income.

For more information, please click on the short video below:

You may learn more about the program by reading this Forward Motion Info Sheet.

If you are interested in joining the Forward Motion/FSS Program, please reach out to the coordinator who works in your county to set up a one-on-one meeting to answer any questions and enroll in the program.

Amber Neddo covers Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties
802-828-3011
gro.ahsvnull@odden.rebma

Carmeta French covers Addison, Caledonia, Essex, Orleans, Orange, Rutland, and Washington Counties
802-828-0401
gro.ahsvnull@hcnerf.atemrac

Telma Patterson covers Bennington, Windham, and Windsor Counties
802-828-0417
gro.ahsvnull@amlet

Visitors to VSHA

TO VISITORS OF THE VERMONT STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Vermont State Housing Authority’s offices in Montpelier, Middlebury, St. Albans, and White River Junction remain closed to outside visitors. Our staff is available to meet in person on a limited, by appointment only, status. Please use the numbers listed below to contact us and/or to schedule an appointment.

Access to the main office vestibule is available during regular operating hours. Drop boxes are available for your paperwork or rental payment. Please note that we do not accept cash and rent must be paid by a check or money order. Please be sure your check or money order indicates your name, and the location for which you are paying rent. If you need a receipt, one will be mailed to you. If you prefer to mail your rent, please take a blue envelope for ease in mailing; please do not send cash in the mail.

If you are dropping off any other correspondence (applications, personal documents, etc.), please leave it in the locked drop box in the vestibule. Please make sure your information is clear so it can be directed to the appropriate staff.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to monitor the health and safety of our employees and our patrons. As the situation changes, we will update our policy accordingly.

Contact information:
Montpelier: 802-828-3295
St. Albans: 802-527-1071
Middlebury: 802-388-1005
White River Junction: 802-295-8883
Message Line: 800-820-5119

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