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Creating Networks of Support: Housing Models for Transitioning Youth

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Creating Networks of Support: Housing Models for Transitioning Youth. Spectrum of Support. Point of Entry Services. Housing Programs. Health Services. Education and Employment Services. Youth Profile. 71% have received mental health counseling 51% have a history of psychiatric care

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  1. Creating Networks of Support: Housing Models for Transitioning Youth

  2. Spectrum of Support

  3. Point of Entry Services

  4. Housing Programs

  5. Health Services

  6. Education and Employment Services

  7. Youth Profile • 71% have received mental health counseling • 51% have a history of psychiatric care • 34% have a history of psychiatric hospitalization • 90% report substance use at intake • 29% report a history of substance abuse treatment

  8. Youth Profile • 45% have a history of foster care • Among youth previously in foster care: • 83% in placement as adolescents • Average of 7 total placements

  9. Youth Profile

  10. Youth Profile

  11. Larkin Street Philosophy • Housing first as a treatment modality • Continuum of care • Harm reduction principles • Individualized, youth centered services • Life skills focus • Real life consequences • Youth voice

  12. LSYS Housing Models • Emergency Shelter • Up to 4 months • Safety and stability • Case management engagement • Development of housing plan

  13. LSYS Housing Models • Supportive, Subsidized Housing • Up to 2 years • Master lease 10 units in SRO hotel • Housing first • 50% of income is rent • Rent can be GA or SSI • Education, employment, and/or treatment based

  14. LSYS Housing Models • Transitional Congregate Housing • Up to 18 months • Employment and education based • Focus on community participation • 30% of income is rent = savings plan • 24/7 on-site staff support

  15. LSYS Housing Models • Transitional Scattered Site Housing • Up to 2 years • Master lease and shallow subsidy • Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom apartments • Employment and education based • 30% of income is rent = savings plan • Gradual increase in rent • Gradual decrease in shallow subsidy

  16. LSYS Housing Models • Licensed Residential Care Facility • 2+ years • On-site medical care • 24/7 On-site staff support • Focus on productive, purposeful activity • Intensive case management

  17. LSYS Housing Models • Specialized Scattered Site Housing • 2+ years • Emergency and long-term subsidy • Intensive case management • Medical care • Milieu support: individual, peer and group counseling

  18. LSYS Housing Models • Permanent Housing • Project based section 8 subsidy • Voluntary case management • Property management partnership

  19. Youth Expectations and Agreements • Case management • Education and employment goals • Treatment and recovery • Life skills groups • Timely payment of rent • Community participation • Community safety

  20. Dedicated vs Mixed Populations • Economic/geographic context • Landlord/tenant laws • Dedicated housing best with smaller number of units (under 25) • Mixed housing more cost effective • Risks for youth exploitation • Opportunities to develop pro-social behaviors with peers and/or adults and children • Ideal population with youth: families with children

  21. Building Community Support • Long-term strategic planning • Knowing key stakeholders • Knowing neighborhood concerns • Leveraging political climate • No surprises Eliza C. Gibson, LCSW, Chief of Programs egibson@larkinstreetyouth.org www.larkinstreetyouth.org