1. Rapid Re-housing for Youth
Case Management
National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference
July 2017

2. Flagler Housing and Homeless Services
Flagler provides rapid re-housing services for homeless individuals and families. Rapid Re-housing services include case management, linking families to community resources, employment referrals, budgeting assistance, and education around tenant responsibilities.

3. Youth Pilot Program
Recognizing a lack of homeless services for youth (18-24) who meet the HUD definition of literal homelessness a Youth Rapid Re-housing pilot program was initiated. This pilot is an extension of our initial program with an additional emphasis of addressing the unique needs of young adults. The structure is designed to discover and prioritize best practices that will enable youth to remain stably housed.

4. Components of Case Management
Housing Stabilization Plan
Budgeting
Warm hand-offs to community referrals
Provide resource materials
Partnering with the Community Resource and Employment Navigator
Landlord Tenant Education

5. Things to Consider Lower ratio/caseload
More time spent per client: accompany client to appointments, basic life skills, crisis intervention, building support networks
Mental health involvement
Trust building
Private resources for youth – ex. beds, bikes, medication, food cards, bus tickets
Self Advocacy and Socialization Experiences
Adjunct Services: Mentor Support

6. Lessons Learned Youth Expectations of the program
Supports needed for most vulnerable youth –mental health services, accessing benefits
Mentors-Current program practices and restructuring for the future
Key to successful transitions: Accessing resources, services, community/family supports and increasing income to remain stably housed

7. Contact Info
Patrice Miles
Director of Program Operations
Flagler Housing and Homeless Services
St. Joseph’s Villa