Oregon DHS Expands Family Independence Initiative To Two New Areas During 2019

The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Family Independence Initiative (FII) launched a pilot project to support self-sufficiency among low-income families in Jefferson and Lincoln counties. Across the two counties, up to 900 families can participate. FII’s contract for the two new counties started in May 2019, and will expire on October 31, 2020.

The 12-month FII program consists of facilitated group meetings among small participant groups, and participant use of an online platform called UpTogether to support community building. The participating families can earn up to $800 over the course of the 12 . . .