Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a voluntary program that helps families improve their economic situation, so they don't have to depend on public assistance.  Each FSS participant creates a five-year plan that includes employment goals and identifies training and educational needs.  A case manager works with the family to identify and secure the services they need to accomplish these goals. 

"Through the FSS Program I received my GED and got my first job.  It didn't
pay much, but it felt good to get a paycheck.  It wasn't long before I went to my case manager and asked how I could get a better paying job.  He helped me with my resume and in a few weeks my paycheck doubled.  I developed confidence and applied for financial aid and went to school for a few semesters.  I didn't even finish my degree when my boss offered me a full-time job with benefits!  I never saw myself as an independent working mother.  Sometimes I still can't believe it.  It was hard juggling work and school and kids, but I did it!"
                                                                                   -FSS participant

Resident Trainee Program
The resident trainee program is designed to give residents up to two years of work experience at the Wheeling Housing Authority in either an office setting or the carpenter shop. Residents are assigned a case manager to assist in locating permanent employment.  This program is funded under the capital fund program.

Youth Programs
Educational and recreational activities are available to Wheeling Housing Authority children on-site in partnership with area agencies and organizations.  After-school tutoring, computer education, cultural enrichment, field trips and sports activities prepare them for the future. 

Senior Programs
Recreational activities and health care services are available at our high rises, including a weekday lunch program at Garden Park Terrace Apartments in Warwood.

The Wheeling Housing Authority received the ROSS Grant- Resident Opportunities and Supportive Services through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The goal is to improve the quality of life in our high rises and to link residents with existing services in the community. 

A full-time coordinator works one day a week in each of our four high rises to help residents get needed social services to maintain their independent living status.  The coordinator also works with elected resident councils to plan activities and trips.