JaLynne’s move-in day in Idaho Falls was filled with joy and celebration. With the help of friends—and a huge smile—she unpacked the first boxes into her very own home.
“Today’s amazing,” she said. “It’s the first house I’ve ever bought. It’s like a dream come true.”
That dream didn’t happen overnight. It took years of dedication, thoughtful planning, and the courage to ask for help.
Seven years earlier, JaLynne was focused on building a better life for her nine children. She began with a Housing Choice Voucher to help secure stable housing. Then she took the next step by joining the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program through Idaho Housing and Finance.
Through the FSS program, JaLynne worked one-on-one with a housing counselor to improve her credit, boost her savings, and set long-term goals—including homeownership.
She stayed committed. She earned her master’s degree, became a counselor, and saved $29,000—the most of any FSS graduate to date. With additional support from Idaho Housing’s HOPES matched savings program, she had $35,000 to put toward her first home.
“Buying a house was always the goal,” she said. “For a long time, it didn’t seem possible. Now, it’s finally real.” Today, JaLynne is thriving—not just as a homeowner, but as an example of how strong planning, smart financial steps, and support can turn dreams into milestones.
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