The Department of Human Services Self Sufficiency program (SSP) provides assistance for low-income families to promote family stability and help them become self-supporting.
The major program areas within Self Sufficiency are:
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
- SNAP Training & Employment Program (STEP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Employment Related Day Care (ERDC)
- Job Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS)
- Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
Folks can apply online for SNAP benefits at https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/