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