Your Community
Did you know?: March
is Optimism Month!
March 15, 7-8pm: Block Watch Meeting - help make Burnside Gorge a crime-free neighbourhood!
March
31: Spectrum Family of
Schools Parent Evening - Healthy
Choices. Children face increasing risks on the internet & in
the community - how can you help?
The Victoria Family
Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Philosophy:
- For a healthy life a person needs a supportive community.
- Each person inherently knows what is best for her/himself and should make her/his decisions in life based on that knowledge.
Victoria FSS Phase I 2002- 2005:
38 Participants, 31 Graduates
We believe the pilot was a
concrete and positive example of what can happen to those who are
striving for self-sufficiency. Of the 38 program participants, 31
graduated and reached their set goals. The pilot success
resulted in funding for two more 3 year programs (Phase II 2005-2008
and the current Phase III 2008-2011).
It was about what I think, how I learn and where I want to go."
... quote from former FSS participant
Watch Zoe's Story Watch Nadeen's Story These videos require Quicktime.
The FSS Program supports
families as they:
- Increase employability
- Increase financial
capacity
- Build financial knowledge
- Increase self reliance
- Develop links to their
communities
This
program offers:
- Opportunities to build savings
- Family Advisor to work one on one with each Participant family
- Goals and action plans co-developed by Participants and Family
Advisor
- Educational and community building meetings
- Financial Workshops and
budgeting sessions to assist in increasing economic independence
- Networking and community
connections
Family Self-Sufficiency Staff | 250-388-5251
Colleen
Wolfe, M.Ed, C.C.C. | ext. 236
FSS Program Coordinator
Linda
Marcinkiewicz | ext. 235
FSS Family Advisor
Heather Johnson |
ext. 234
FSS Family Advisor
Major Funders and Collaborators of the Program
The Victoria FSS Program is a member of the BC Asset Building Collaborative working together to promote ideas and strategies that invest in people. Please see www.bcassetbuilding.ca for more information.
Additional support from community partners.
471
Cecelia Road Victoria BC V8T 4T4 |
t: 250-388-5251 | f: 250-388-5269 | email