Assistance Plus, A Family Self-Sufficiency Program

The Assistance Plus Program assists eligible families in becoming economically self-sufficient members of the community. The program provides the following services:

  • Educational assessment, academic remediation, and GED preparation.
  • Annual job fair.
  • Self-esteem and assertiveness training.
  • Vocational assessment.
  • Employment and job search training.
  • Reimbursement for job related expenses.
  • Budgeting skills training.
  • Minor car repair assistance (limited).

Criteria for Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  • The participant must complete the Family Self-Sufficiency Orientation.

Public/Private Partnership

Services to participants are provided by a variety of public and private organizations in the community.

Free Training Classes

View free classes available to all program participants, located in the Events Section.

Contact Us

For more information, contact the Assistance Plus Team
AssistancePlus@arlingtonhousing.us

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