Creating Networks of Support: Housing Models for Transitioning Youth
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Creating Networks of Support:Housing Models for Transitioning
Youth
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Spectrum of Support
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Point of Entry Services
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Housing Programs
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Health Services
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Education and Employment Services
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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
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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
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Youth Profile
Length of Time Since Last Stable Housing
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
1 month orless
1-6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-5 years
Foster Care Never Experienced Foster Care
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Youth Profile
Youth with Foster Care History, by Number of Foster Care Placements
Missing6%
More than 10 Placements
16%
6 to 10 Placements
19%
4 to 5 Placements
14%
2 to 3 Placements
25%
1 Placement
20%
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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
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LSYS Housing Models
Emergency Shelter Up to 4 months Safety and stability Case management engagement Development of housing plan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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LSYS Housing Models
Permanent Housing Project based section 8 subsidy Voluntary case management Property management
partnership
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Youth Expectations and Agreements
Case management Education and employment goals Treatment and recovery Life skills groups Timely payment of rent Community participation Community safety
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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
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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
www.larkinstreetyouth.org