SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM

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
- 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
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 the LARS Self-Sufficiency Case Manager, Tamara Cunningham-Myers for more information.
OUR OFFICE:
311 Laurel Ave Laurel, MD 20707 CLIENT SERVICE HOURS: M/T/W/TH/F 9:00AM-2:00PM M 5:00PM-7:30PM Monday and Friday: By Appointment Only Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: No appointment needed for food assistance (Clients wishing to schedule a Wednesday appointment can still do so) *Appointments are necessary for the following services: Financial Assistance, Clothing Voucher, Eye Glasses Voucher, SNAP Applications or Renewal’s, Obtaining an ID/SS Card and Mail Sign-Up’s* HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE: L/Mar/Mie/J/V 9:00AM-2:00PM L 5:00PM-7:30PM Lunes y viernes: solo con cita previa Martes, miércoles, jueves: No se necesita cita para asistencia alimentaria (Los clientes que deseen programar una cita el miércoles aún pueden hacerlo) *Se REQUIEREN citas para los siguientes servicios: Asistencia financiera, cupones de ropa, cupones para anteojos, solicitudes o renovación de SNAP, obtención de una tarjeta de identificación / SS y registro por correo * DONATION DROP OFF HOURS: Monday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM & 5:00PM - 7:00PM Tuesday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM Wednesday: 9:30AM- 1:30PM Thursday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM Friday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM Please drive around to the back parking lot and ring the back doorbell and someone will assist you. Please do not leave donations outside or on the front porch. If you have any questions, send an email. CONTACT US: Phone: 301.776.0442 Fax: 301.604.7076 |
Site Last Updated • February 21, 2023