Funding was appropriated by the General Assembly to United Community for services to low-income families. United Community, a human services non-profit agency in Fairfax County, designed the Family Achievement Program (FAP) to assist families in reaching their goals of self-sufficiency and independence.

This program offers personalized support through a dedicated coach who helps families set and achieve financial, educational, and professional goals. Each family undergoes an assessment to identify strengths and needs, leading to a customized plan that addresses barriers and provides essential services. Services include food security, rental and childcare assistance, financial literacy, advocacy, and employment support, all managed through comprehensive case management.

United Community’s FAP, in its 4th year of implementation, is consistently reaching their projected outputs and outcomes each year. During the past 4 years, 276 households consisting of 386 adults and 441 children participated in one or more FAP services leading them closer to self-sufficiency and independence.