RHIIP Listserv #362: Save the Date: Multifamily FSS Webinars

The Office of Housing has announced a new webinar series focused on the Multifamily Family Self-Sufficiency (MF FSS) program. Through these webinars, attendees will learn about the basics of the multifamily FSS program, best practices for running a successful FSS program, and details of program compliance. There are three webinars in the series – the first two will be presented by industry stakeholders and the third webinar will be presented by HUD staff.

To register for a session, click on the link provided and complete the registration form. You will need to separately register for each webinar you’d like to attend. All webinars are free of charge.

Webinar #1: Launching a Multifamily FSS Program

Date: Oct. 11, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Description: Designed to introduce FSS to owners and staff of HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties, this webinar will provide a basic overview of the Multifamily FSS program. During the webinar, Jeffrey Lubell and Melissa Vandawalker of Abt Associates will review the basic components of the FSS program and Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO of Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc., and Debbie Nutter, President of The Caleb Group, will discuss why they offer FSS to residents of their properties.

Registration Link for Webinar: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0db7e15a1f004b4ed04d8a932c5469f9

Webinar #2: Best Practices in Running an FSS Program

Date: Oct. 19, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Description: This webinar will highlight best practices for running an effective FSS program. The principal speakers will be Sherry Riva, Founder and Executive Director of Compass Working Capital, Ann Lentell, Compass’ Director of Programs, and Nancy Scull, former director of the FSS program of the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, MD. Abt’s Jeffrey Lubell will moderate.

Registration link for Webinar: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef393f54bb424d78b25d917214e6966d8

Webinar #3: Complying with Multifamily FSS Program Requirements

Date: Oct. 26, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Description: This webinar will review the principal steps that HUD-Assisted Multifamily properties must take to start and operate an FSS program, and to comply with reporting and other program requirements outlined in H Notice 2016-08. The webinar will be led by Danielle Garcia, Branch Chief, Subsidy Oversight, Carissa Janis, Program Analyst, and A. Rahmaan Sharper, Multifamily Representative – from HUD’s Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight.

Registration link for Webinar: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea174c31b97d23d0191884863c7850491

Additional registration instructions:

1. To register for a webinar, click on the registration link provided above. You will receive an email confirmation of registration which will include an Outlook calendar item that you can use to get the event on your calendar. You can also use same link above to join the webinar when it starts.
2. If you have not used WebEx before, it is suggested that you install the WebEx Event Center ahead of time by clicking on this link: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/ecsetup.php?frommail=1
3. If you haven’t installed the software ahead of time, it will automatically install when you start the webinar. However, installing it ahead of time will allow you to trouble shoot any problems that may arise.
4. On the date of the webinar, click on the same registration link provided above to start the webinar.
5. During the webinar, you can choose to access audio through your computer or by phone. After you have logged in to the Webinar, select the audio option you prefer and follow the instructions. All attendees will be muted but will have the opportunity to pose questions via a question box.