SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Could you or someone you know benefit from one-on-one mentoring to improve financial habits? LARS is seeking motivated individuals to join our Self-Sufficiency Program, a 3-5 year commitment. Learn life skills, better budgeting, and reach your goals for economic independence. Email Audrey Vaught for more information.

The Self-Sufficiency Program focuses on five major areas:
  • Family Stability
  • Emotional and Physical Well-Being
  • Financial Management
  • Education and Training
  • Employment and Career Management
 
This is a voluntary, participant directed program that focuses on helping you achieve economic independence. You will work with a case manager to develop goals, identify strengths, and build your network of support.

Participant Requirements:
  • Be committed to making positive changes
  • Attend bi-weekly case management sessions
  • Attend monthly life skills classes
  • Develop short- and long-term goals
  • Submit to random drug screenings
  • Communicate regularly with a Case Manager
  • Share truthful personal information
  • Continually work to achieve goals
 
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Reside in Laurel zip codes: 20707, 20708, 20723, 20724
  • Are stably housed (not currently homeless)
  • Employed or willing and able to take the steps necessary to become employed
  • Will participate in monthly life-skills classes and bi-weekly case management
  • Have no major barriers to obtaining and maintain employment