AGENCY TESTIMONY
Independent Living Plan and tailored services for shelter residents
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The speaker describes the Independent Living Plan (ILP) development process for shelter residents and emphasizes the importance of tailored services to meet individual needs.
- ILP must be developed within 10 days of admission to a shelter
- ILP is created collaboratively between the provider and resident family members
- ILPs are reviewed at least once every 2 weeks and revised as necessary
- Goal of ILP is to assist families in obtaining permanent housing
- Services are tailored to individual needs, recognizing that 'one size does not fit all'
- Key services include:
- Housing and benefits assistance
- Financial development
- Economic empowerment programs
- Mental health and substance abuse counseling
- Childcare
- Services may be provided on-site or through partnerships
John Rojas
0:14:45
The New York State Office of Temporary Disbelief Assistance Regulations mandate that within 10 days of admission to a shelter, The provider and the known members of the resident family must develop an independent living plan or an IOP.
0:14:59
IOPs must be reviewed with the family at least once every 2 weeks and revised as necessary to assist the family in obtaining permanent housing.
0:15:07
We are cognizant of the fact that in the sphere of human services and particularly with respect to individuals and families surviving domestic violence, one size does not fit all.
0:15:17
The services offered including housing and benefits assistance, financial development, economic empowerment programs, mental health, and substance abuse counseling and childcare.
0:15:27
Whether provided on-site or through partnerships are a key element in a pathway towards great independence and move out.
