Learn how to develop programs or link to existing services designed to help your tenants meet their goals and foster social inclusion and economic well-being.
3. Agenda
• Community Development
• Develop community engagement plan for
residents living in Non Profit Housing
• Best Practices
• Identify issues / barriers
5. Community Within a
Community
• How do we develop a community and
foster a safe living environment?
– Education: Activities providing residents with
new knowledge or skills
– Engagement: Activities empowering
residents to feel connected, valued and
purposeful
6. Cont.
– Community building: Activities facilitating
resident participation, building relationships
around residents, and strengthening resident
connections with the broader community
– Sustainability: Activities promoting increased
self-sufficiency, food security, energy
efficiency, recycling.
7. • Housing communities are healthier when
residents are engaged in shaping and
improving their community. Engage
residents to identify their needs, recognize
their voices, and establish appropriate
solutions.
• Key word THEIR!
Resident engagement is
fundamental to success
8. Services must be
responsive to residents
• Build on available resources
• The specific needs of each resident group
create demand for a variety of service
delivery options.
• Often residents have knowledge and skills,
and community-based organization have
resources to draw on.
• Resources and expertise of the partners
shape the program at each site.
9. Inclusion, dignity and
respect
• An atmosphere of dignity and respect for all
residents is essential.
• Program participation and, therefore,
resident engagement, will increase when
residents feel welcome and included, when
diversity is embraced and celebrated.
• Open, clear and respectful communication is
essential for meaningful participation by
residents, staff and the community.
10. Accountability to residents
and the community
• The health, well-being and safety of
residents and staff are of the highest
importance.
• Periodic reviews and assessments to confirm
services are effectively meeting program
objectives and appropriate practices are in
place.
• Transparency - make sure that
communication is open on all fronts.
11. How do we start?
• Foster resident involvement and work
with existing service providers
• Mental Health
• Social Development
• Food Purchasing Clubs
• VON -Wellness Clinics
• Connect to Government / Community/ Natural
supports
12. Goals
• To improve resident health and well-being
• To improve resident capacity, resilience and
self-sufficiency
• To strengthen resident engagement
• Build relationships among residents, as well
as connections with resources in the
broader community
13. Outcomes
• Increased sense of connection among
residents
• Increased resident participation in
activities, programs and resources, onsite
or with local community partners
• Increased skill and knowledge among
residents
14. Identify issues
• Barriers
• Government / Community / Natural
supports
• Best practices
• Accessing service (intake, referral, follow-
up)
• Available resources
20. 4 Domains of Assessment and
Follow Up
Wellness Risks
Socialization
& Daily
Functions
Housing
History
21. Average Client Profile
Organized Departure Program
• Age 43
• Unemployed
• On Social Assistance, $537/month
• Grade 9 education level
• Currently homeless, living in a shelter
• Suffering from a mental health issue, often affecting daily
functioning
• History of substance use issues, may have achieved limited
sobriety
• Has suffered some form of abuse and/or trauma
• Involved in numerous high risk situations per month
• At least one interaction with emergency services in the last 1-
3 months
23. What Homelessness Costs
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000$12,000
Hospital Bed
Provincial Jail
Shelter Bed
Rental Supplement
Social Housing
Monthly Cost ($)
•$199.92
•$701
•$1932
•$4333
•$10900
•*Gaetz, Stephen (2012). “The Real Cost of Homelessness: Can We Save Money by Doing the Right Thing?” Toronto, Ontario. Web. 25
Nov. 2013. http://www.homelesshub.ca/ResourceFiles/costofhomelessness_paper21092012.pdf
24. Action Plan
– Action steps
– Materials needed
– Training needed
– Schedules
– Costs
– where additional information is needed
assign responsibility to the logical person
This Network will work collaboratively to ensure successful transition and sustainable tenancy in order to reduce homelessness.The Network recognizes the essential role of outreach services in supporting successful transition and sustainable tenancy.It is a “client-centered” network. This Network will work collaboratively to help meet the individual needs of clients. Clients voluntarily participate in the STAR network and take the lead on the level of support they require. The Network will attempt to provide support that promotes the self-reliance of the clients.