Housing Transition
Developing a housing transition plan
Supporting the person in applying for benefits to afford their housing
Assisting the person with the housing search and application process
Assisting the person with tenant screening and housing assessments
Providing transportation with the person receiving services present and discussing housing related issues
Helping the person understand and develop a budget
Helping the person understand and negotiate a lease
Helping the person meet and build a relationship with a prospective landlord
Helping the person find funding for deposits
Housing Sustaining
Developing, updating and modifying the housing support and crisis/safety plan on a regular basis
Transportation with the person receiving services present and discussing housing related issues
Promoting/supporting cultural practice needs and understandings with landlords, property managers and neighbors
Assistance with the housing recertification processes
Continued training on being a good tenant, lease compliance, and household management
Supporting the person to apply for benefits to retain housing
Supporting the person to understand and maintain/increase income and benefits to retain housing
Supporting the building of natural housing supports and resources in the community including building supports and resources related to a person’s culture and identity
Working with property manager or landlord to promote housing retention