Locations Black Hawk County 1535 Lafayette St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 291-2065 Hours of Business: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:30pm, Fri 8:00am-12:00
Operation Threshold FaDSS Program
Certified Family Development Specialists will assist with accomplishing your goals by providing ongoing support and guidance toward becoming self-sufficient.
Buchanan County 1707 1st St. E, Independence, IA 50644 Phone: (319) 334-6081 Hours of Business: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:30pm, Fri 8:00am-12:00 Grundy County 1606 G Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638 Phone: (319) 824-3460 Hours of Business: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Home visit sessions are held at the convenience of the family, whether that is in the privacy of your own home or at the office after your WIC appointment. Specialists will work with the entire family to provide support and encouragement to focus on solutions. If you are currently receiving FIP, and actively participating in Promise Jobs, then you are eligible to sign up for FaDSS today!
MAILING ADDRESS: Operation Threshold PO Box 4120 Waterloo, IA 50704
Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)
FaDSS:
Family Development and Self-Sufficiency FaDSS will help you to achieve the things you want. This may include helping you to: -
Continue your education, including high school diploma, GED, or college
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Improve your job opportunities, through resume writing, interview skills and completing applications
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Build on your parenting skills through parenting groups or at home visits
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Monthly budgeting/planning
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Access programming at Operation Threshold (WIC, Energy Assistance-LIHEAP, Family Nest, Financial Education, & Weatherization)
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Referrals to build family networks (low-income housing, food bank/pantry, job postings, parenting programs, etc)
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Will help you reach your goals
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Focuses on your family’s long term success
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Is voluntary and free
FaDSS will visit with you in your home to: -
Discover your family strengths
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Set goals that address you and your family’s dreams
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Provide referrals to other community services
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Advocate with you for other services
Eligibility: -
Receiving Family Investment Program Benefits (FIP)
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Required to participate in PROMISE JOBS
