1. Jeanne Johnson Beyond Group Homes

2.  Funding Sources  Housing Subsidy  Based on the Division of Housing and Community Renewal Standards  30% of the individual’s net income – Utility/Insurance Offset  Difference between Housing Subsidy and Actual Rent may be funded through:  SSI  Wages  Private monies What is the role of the FI in pulling the funding sources together?

3.  FI Requirements –  Lease with Rent information  Participant must have tenancy rights  Participant must sign the lease  Tax Documentation for Landlord  Documentation of Rent Payment  FI assists with facilitating the funds so that rent is paid in a timely manner What is the role of the FI in pulling the funding sources together?

4.  How can the FI Help?  Difficulty getting money for security and first month’s rent before signing a lease  Prior to lease signing – FI can pay first months rent and security with proper documentation from the landlord. Ex. Application, approval letter, etc. Advocacy Issues

5.  How can the FI Help?  When management companies object to giving leases to people with I/DD who are primarily supported by government funding  We have provided letters to the individual when they are searching which identifies the SD program and the availability funds Advocacy Issues

6.  The Individual Participant has the Ultimate Responsibility  Lease is in their name  Possibly a family co-signer  Supports:  Circle of Support  Broker  Fiscal Intermediary Who has the ultimate responsibility of paying the lease??

7.  Transition Stipend  Once in a lifetime  $3000 in moving expenses  Furniture  Housewares  Moving expenses  Not consumables  Up to one month Security Deposit  Based on the DHCR standard Transition Services

8.  CTS – Community Transition Services  Once in a lifetime  Must be moving from a Certified Setting to qualify  Additional $3000 in moving expenses  Furniture  Housewares  Moving expenses  Additional Security  Utility Set Up Fees (No Cable)  Not consumables Transition Services

9. A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams. - Anonymous Questions?