Housing Choices Coalition For Persons With Developmental Disabil

Housing first case management for homeless people with developmental disabilities:the organization assists a small, but growing, caseload of homeless people with developmental disabilities to remain safe, help them access emergency housing and other community resources, and apply for permanent supportive housing. The organization is a member of the continuum of care system, a coordinated effort to help homeless people with disabilities obtain permanent supportive housing, in the counties of santa clara, monterey, and santa cruz, california.

Housing stability:the organization promotes individual housing stability and safeguards the long-term availability of rental units at partner properties by providing onsite resident support services for people with developmental disabilities. The organization helps these residents understand and comply with lease terms and property rules, and prevents evictions by resolving problems with neighbors, roommates, and property managers. The organization sponsors regular workshops and social events for residents to foster leadership and create supportive communities of friends and neighbors.

Housing development: the organization advocates with local jurisdictions and developers of affordable housing to designate a percentage of housing units for rent to people with developmental disabilities (partner properties). The organization has secured and now safeguards long-term commitments for units of affordable housing at different partner properties for rent to people with developmental disabilities.