Partner with Compass

HUD's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program is a major opportunity for public housing authorities and private multifamily owners or operators of affordable housing to increase the economic mobility and financial security of their residents. To launch a FSS program, many factors can come into play, including staff capacity, in-house expertise, financial coaching and other programming, as well as the size of the properties.

Compass Working Capital, a leading FSS program operator that has helped 5,000 families build over $19 million in savings through FSS, offers public housing authorities and multifamily property owners support in launching and maintaining a successful FSS program for your residents.

Outcomes for participants in Compass' FSS programs

What our partners say:

“It (FSS) makes me feel less authoritarian and that I now have a real opportunity to offer to my residents that can really help. I think that is the biggest impact on the manager. Property management who is often seen as a ‘policeman’ or ‘authoritarian’ can be more of an ally that wants to see and support the resident to get ahead.”

Partnership Options

Compass FSS Link

Support your FSS program with resources from Compass FSS Link, our online learning platform with over 2,400 FSS practitioners across the country. It provides trainings, webinars, and best practices for marketing, financial coaching, and program management.

Cost: $2,875 for All Access membership, see cost for all tiers here.

Key Benefits

  • Access to the full suite resources and trainings to independently launch and operate an FSS program. Includes full access to FSS Link Enroll, an online enrollment platform for housing providers to more easily and quickly enroll residents into their FSS program.

  • Networking opportunity for staff

For Multifamily Owners & Operators: FSS Launch Training and TA

Get help launching your own FSS program from our “How to Launch a Multifamily FSS Program” course, a 12-module training series on the nuts and bolts of starting up an FSS program.

Cost: $4,000-$6,000 for online course access, with the option to set up a live cohort for your group for an additional cost. Click here for more information.

Key Benefits

  • Learn best practices for outreach, marketing, financial coaching, escrow administration, and program management over twelve training modules.

  • Be part of a network of peers and get individualized support to design your program.

Full Partnership

Let Compass deliver a comprehensive program launch and ongoing management, including outreach and enrollment, financial coaching, and program management.

Cost: $1,500 - 2,000 per enrollee per year plus a one-time launch fee.

Key Benefits

  • Compass manages entire program lifecycle, including marketing, enrollment, financial coaching, and program management

  • Compass provides support for HUD submissions and training and technical assistance for escrow management.

Getting Started

If you’re ready to move forward or want to learn more, reach out to our team at info@compassworkingcapital.org.