LevelUp Program

Chicago Housing Authority's LevelUp Program (formerly Family Self-Sufficiency or FSS) enables participating families to grow financial assets while working towards educational, professional, and personal goals. Building on HUD's Family Self-Sufficiency (FFS) program model, LevelUp is a goal-focused program that moves participants toward an individualized path toward economic independence.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

60 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Hours

Mon 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Thu 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; HCV Program offices are open by appointment only. Click here (https://selecttime.appointy.com/chicagoc) to schedule an appointment. For public convenience, "no contact" document drop boxes are available at each location for client use during normal business hours.

Application process

The LevelUp program is currently at capacity and CHA now has a waitlist for the program, available here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=GTRpte75HUCYlAVY_9Julu3Y7QkNBEZGuWYMrHf6RtpUMzVEQVdVT0pKOEZTQUtHVVZWNlpNRVg1Mi4u&web=1&wdLOR=c73644962-D23F-4732-8FBC-2D50D122FF30

Eligibility

The LevelUp Program is open to all current public housing or voucher holders age18 years or over.

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Chicago Housing Authority

The Chicago Housing Authority provides homes to more than 63,000 households while supporting healthy communities in neighborhoods throughout the city. Designated a Moving to Work agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CHA has used that flexibility to create innovative partnerships that expand choices and opportunities for the low income families and individuals it serves. This agency also refers eligible clients needing home furniture to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB), which does not accept walk-ins or calls for furniture requests. Individuals requesting furniture may contact Chicago Housing Authority staff to discuss further. CHA staff will work to assess the client's needs and schedule an appointment on their behalf.