This funding would benefit approximately 200 HCS clients. Currently children who cannot return to their birth families have no alternative but to remain institutionalized. These funds would support approximately 300 placements and outreach for up to 400 families. The funding has expired and a new funding stream is required to continue this project. This program provides transitional funding and rent subsidies for approximately 25 individuals converting to community care.
Federal programs provide housing subsides, but currently have waiting lists.
These funds would provide rent subsidies while clients are waiting for federal housing assistance. Clients served in waiver programs at DHS and MHMR would increase by 400 each year of the biennium. For successful transition to community care, individuals need access to transportation for grocery or clothes shopping or other non-medical necessities.