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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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 34% have a history of psychiatric
hospitalization 90% report substance use at intake 29% report a history of substance
abuse treatment
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
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
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%
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
LSYS Housing Models
Emergency Shelter Up to 4 months Safety and stability Case management engagement Development of housing plan
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
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
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
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
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
LSYS Housing Models
Permanent Housing Project based section 8 subsidy Voluntary case management Property management
partnership
Youth Expectations and Agreements
Case management Education and employment goals Treatment and recovery Life skills groups Timely payment of rent Community participation Community safety
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
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
