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Goals Program

Greater Opportunities to Advance, Learn, and Succeed

The GOALS program is designed for low-income households to reach their self-sufficiency goals through five years of supportive services. One of our dedicated GOALS staff members will work directly with you from beginning to end. We will help you discover your strengths to achieve your potential.

What can GOALS do for me?

The GOALS program has helped many families with:

  • Job training and referrals
  • Getting a better job/promotion
  • Child care referrals
  • Owning a home

 

Who can participate? 

Anyone who is currently receiving assistance through Home Forward’s Public Housing or Section 8 programs can participate in the GOALS program. If you are not sure whether you qualify, please call us at 503-280-3739 for more information.

What will be required of me?

Be motivated to develop your potential, with a desire to:

  • Set life goals and work hard to achieve them
  • Seek training and education
  • Obtain and maintain full-time employment
  • Help your children achieve a good education
  • Enrich your community

Family Self-Sufficiency Program Application

 

GOALS Supervisor
Shaun Cox

503-280-3739

Shaun.Cox@homeforward.org

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    Is this for me?

    If you are interested getting a stable living wage job, building personal savings, accessing resources to meet your goals, and/or becoming self-sufficient...


    Then the GOALS program could be a great program for you!

    How can I save money?

    Managed Savings Account
    Home Forward keeps the amount that would usually be your regular rent increase in personal managed savings account until your graduation.

    Individual Development Account
    Save for goals like education, business startup, or home ownership by receiving a match of $3 for every $1 you save. (Contact us for info)

    How do I apply?

    Fill out an application. Once you're accepted to the program you'll go onto the waiting list. You can get a preference on the list by attending a job training or financial literacy class. Just send us a copy of the certificate of completion and we will take care of the rest.

     

    GOALS Supervisor
    Shaun Cox

    503-280-3739

    Shaun.Cox@homeforward.org

    Contact Us

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