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Community Housing The Community Housing Section (CHS) assists persons with developmental disabilities to live successfully in community housing that is affordable and safe and contributes to their independence and quality of life. CHS supports services to persons with developmental disabilities in the following ways:
History, Services and Eligibility Oregon’s Housing Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities History: The housing program for persons with developmental disabilities has been an integral part of residential service delivery since the 1980’s. It developed from the realization that safe and appropriate community homes provide a context for residential services that contributes greatly to success in community living. Fairview State Training Center was an institution for persons with developmental disabilities that closed in 1999. At its height, more than 3,000 persons lived there. When Fairview was downsized and eventually closed, the Community Housing Section in partnership with private non-profit housing developers constructed or remodeled 200 homes to provide housing for those residents and persons misplaced in nursing homes. It was called the Community Integration Project (CIP). The homes were funded by general obligation bonds sold by Oregon Housing and Community Service Department and incorporate many specialized features. When the Division assumed responsibility for DD children with intensive needs, the housing unit provided technical assistance, project management and funding for necessary adaptations to family homes in order to avoid out of home placement. During the last decade, the Housing Unit has also developed and adapted homes for children or adults in “crisis” due to sudden changes in support needs or living circumstances that required a move. More recently, the Housing Unit provides technical assistance to persons who qualify for services under the universal access agreement. Services Provided: The Community Housing Section allocates funds and provides oversight and technical assistance in order to develop, adapt and maintain safe and appropriate housing for children and adults with developmental disabilities that receive services funded and/or licensed by Seniors and People with Disabilities. The persons receiving services in Oregon live in a variety of settings. These include, among others, services to children living in family homes, adults and children in 24-hour licensed out of home services, foster care, and adults in apartments or private homes. Often, providing these services requires that housing be constructed, modified or adapted in order to meet the needs of persons and to assure that homes are safe and adapted to the unique needs of the persons who live there. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Community Housing Section:
Population Served: Adults and children with developmental disabilities meeting eligibility requirements. Funding Source: State General Fund; Federal match (60/40) on Children Intensive In-home Services; income from sale of Fairview property. Fairview Community Housing Trust The Community Housing Section oversees a grant program for Oregon children and adults with developmental disabilities living in non-licensed homes. Applications to the next offering of grants funded by the Trust will be accepted between April 1st and April 3oth, 2008.Fairview Housing Grant Community Integration Program.
Maintenance and Repair Program The Community Housing Section manages the maintenance and repair program that is funded by State General Fund revenue. CHS works with the non-profit CIP homeowners to assure that the homes are adequately maintained, thus assuring that this valuable housing stock will endure indefinitely. Property Management Procedures describe the responsibilities of the owners and the Housing Section.Children’s Intensive In-Home Services (CIIS). The Community Housing Section provides support to children who qualify for the CIIS Program.Within workload constraints, The Community Housing Section provides technical assistance to counties, brokerages, families and individuals concerning housing modifications to enhance the health, safety, independence and quality of life of adults and children with developmental disabilities. Requests for housing technical assistance can be made by completing the Technical Assistance Request Form Children out of home Services The Community Housing Section provides design assistance and funding for children receiving out of home services.Resources Design for Safety
Heber Nelson, Manager Community Housing Section, Senior and People with Disabilities 500 Summer Street NE, E-10 Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 945-9785 Fax: (503) 947-4245 Email: heber.nelson@state.or.us Roy Olson, Housing Specialist Community Housing Section, Senior and People with Disabilities 500 Summer Street NE, E-10 Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 947-4232 Fax: (503) 947-4245 Email: roy.olson@state.or.us Jennifer Granera, Administrative Support Community Housing Section, Senior and People with Disabilities 500 Summer Street NE, E-10 Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 947-5182 Fax: (503) 947-4245 Email: jennifer.granera@state.or.us Back to top |
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