Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency Project (FESS)

Southeastern Community & Family Services believes that when a family moves above poverty, they are empowered and become strong, capable members of society, not only coming off of public assistance, but also contributing to the economy.

Funded through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the Family Empowerment Self- Sufficiency (FESS) project works with families to determine their individual and family strengths, needs, and visions for the future.  Participants in this program have moved from poverty to self-sufficiency; many became gainfully employed and receiving medical benefits from their employer; many have completed educational or job training, and; many have purchased homes. 

To apply for this program or for more information, you may contact the following centers, directly:

Brunswick Center:               (910) 754-9441                       

Elizabethtown Center:         (910) 862-6790 or 6792        

Lumberton Center:              (910) 738-6809 or 6819        

Hoke Center:                       (910) 875-5536                       

Pender Center:                   (910) 259-3274                       

Red Springs Center:           (910) 843-5092 or 5878          

South Scotland Center:      (910) 276-7629                        

Whiteville Center:               (910) 642-6083                       

 

SCFS receives a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services to fund our Family Empowerment Self Sufficiency Project (FESS).  FESS’ mission is to work with families to determine their individual and family strengths, needs, and visions for the future.  The most effective way to service our clients is to develop the program to meet their most basic needs. Please assist us by completing the survey. Thank you!