Housing Navigation Pilot Program
Are you working toward living independently? Moving from your family home? Do you need help to figure out what the best options are for you?
Monroe Housing Collaborative is looking for 15 to 20 individuals age 21 or older with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for a housing navigation program that has recently been funded through the Developmental Disabilities Giving Circle. Individuals enrolled in the program will have to meet the following criteria
- Have a self-directed Plan
- Living at home with family and interested in moving independently alone or with friends
Selected individuals will receive personalized assistance to:
- Create their own personalized Individual Housing Plan
- Gain information, training and knowledge from experts in the community in the areas of Financial Literacy including credit worthiness, budgeting and money management;Tenant Rights and Responsibilities; and Individual Safety.
- Identify and select appropriate housing options.
- As appropriate, move into identified housing options.
- Receive a safety assessment of your new living situation and suggestions for increasing safety and awareness of safety practices.
Costs (other than those covered by your self-directed plan) will be covered by the grant. If you are interested in finding out more about this program please contact:
Janet Dreitlein
Community Housing Liaison
Monroe Housing Collaborative
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
585-445-5699
Check out our website at www.monroehousingcollaborative.org
