The Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP)

1

The Supervised Independent The Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) Living Placement (SILP)

A new placement under Assembly Bill 12A new placement under Assembly Bill 12

Version 2.0, November 28, 2012

2

AgendaAgendaIntroduction to the SILPCompleting the Readiness AssessmentCompleting the Physical InspectionCompleting the Approval & Placement

AgreementShared Living & Shared Living

AgreementsOther Considerations: Parenting NMDsHelping NMDs Plan for the Future

3

Ice Breaker: Share Ice Breaker: Share with Groupwith Group

What was your worst

roommate/shared living

experience?

How did you

handle it?

4

Introduction to the Introduction to the SILPSILP

Least restrictive placement setting under extended care

5

Introduction to the Introduction to the SILPSILP

What the SILP is:A placement for young adults

developmentally ready to live independently or in a less restrictive environment

A placement that will most often consist of shared living

What the SILP is not:An emergency placement for NMDs lacking

suitable placementsA placement for “hard to place” NMDsA placement for NMDs requiring significant

supportive services A placement for NMDs with high risk

mental/physical health needs

6

Monthly BenefitMonthly Benefit

Limited to the basic rate ($776/month)

NMDs can receive the foster care benefit directly

Clothing allowance availableParenting NMDs receive the infant supplement ($441/month)

Specialized care increment not available

7

Role of Role of SW/POSW/PO

Social Worker/Probation Officer Responsibilities:

Conduct a readiness assessment of NMDInclude areas of needed improvement identified

in readiness assessment in NMD’s TILPProvide guidance to NMD about selecting

appropriate roommate(s) and appropriate housing site

Complete a SILP Approval & Placement Agreement

Meet with NMD once per monthEnsure a physical inspection of identified housing

unit is conducted (by SW/PO or another county authorized entity)

8

Role of NMDRole of NMD

Non-Minor Dependent Responsibilities:Locate/identify housingNotify SW/PO of interest in SILPPrepare financial information/budgeting materials

to provide for SW/PO during readiness assessmentApply for or make arrangements for securing

housingSelect roommate(s) (with guidance from SW/PO)Meet with SW/PO once per monthNotify SW/PO of changes in housing status (i.e.

change in roommates)Maintain housing (paying rent & bills,

housekeeping, etc.)

9

Types of Housing for Types of Housing for SILPsSILPs

10

Getting Getting StartedStarted

If NMD needs assistance with finding housing, SW/PO can provide him/her with Young Adult’s Guide to Housing, but also may want to have conversation with NMD about who he/she already knows that he/she may be able to live with (former caregiver, permanent connection, etc.)

11

Readiness Readiness AssessmentAssessment

Required for all NMDs in SILPs except those in student approved housing/dormitories

NMD & SW/PO should work together to assess readiness

Some SILP types require more independence than others

12

Readiness Readiness AssessmentAssessmentPurpose & Components Purpose & Components

13

Readiness Readiness AssessmentAssessmentAssessment ToolAssessment Tool

Social Workers and Probation Officers must use a tool

Tools suggested by DSSAnsell CaseyDaniel MemorialOther nationally recognized tools approved by the state and used by counties to approve TILP assessments

14

Help with Help with BudgetingBudgeting

Helpful tools for NMDs who express need for assistance with preparing his/her budget for readiness assessment:

Budgeting tool included in Young Adult’s Guide to Housing Online budget tool: http://www.californiarealitycheck.com/

Select option 1: Reality CheckTool is great for NMDs to explore housing

costs in their county

15


Budgeting and Money ManagementAssesses youth’s ability to pay rent/bills

Experience with banking and responsible spending

Ability to budget and manage funds

16


Tenant Rights and ResponsibilitiesWhether NMD understands their lease (if

applicable)Whether NMD knows their rights as a tenantWhether NMD is aware of their

responsibilities as a tenantAbility to handle daily tasks

Whether NMD can prepare food and do laundry

Ability to use transportationAbility to access resources and obtain medical care

17


Ability to handle independenceIs the living environment safeCan the youth manage time?Understanding of healthy behavior (safe sex, pregnancy prevention, drinking, proper use of medications, medication side effects)

Managing conflict and relationships

18


Possible assessment outcomesReadyReady with assistanceNot ready (goals incorporated into TILP)

Basis for assessmentDetermination of payee

19

Readiness Readiness AssessmentAssessmentDenialsDenials

20

Readiness Readiness AssessmentAssessmentNext StepsNext Steps

21

Readiness Readiness AssessmentAssessmentDenials: Grievance ProcessDenials: Grievance Process

If SW/PO determines after readiness assessment that NMD is not ready for a SILP, NMD has right to a grievance process if he/she disagrees with SW/PONo standard process; each county may

use own

If NMD is still not satisfied with outcome of grievance process or doesn’t want to use county grievance process, he/she can bring issue in court

22

Activity

23

SILP Physical SILP Physical InspectionInspection

10-item SILP health & safety walk-through and checklist must be performed on all SILPs except university/college approved housing

Inspection should be arranged with NMD so that it respects NMD’s privacy and schedule (including that of roommates)

NMD allowed to live in a SILP that has not yet been approved temporarily

County must inspect a new SILP within 10 calendar days

SILP unit must be re-inspected annuallyCopy of completed checklist should be provided

to NMD

24

SILP Healthy & Safety SILP Healthy & Safety ChecklistChecklist

25

SILP Physical SILP Physical InspectionInspectionSection A: SILP Placement Section A: SILP Placement TypeType

University/College Approved Housing Physical inspection does not need to be conducted

Shared Roommate Setting, Single Resident Occupancy (SRO), Apartment, Room and Board, Room Rental Physical inspection needs to be conducted

SILP on or near a reservation, approved by the tribal placing agency Physical inspection needs to be conducted, but there are areas that may be exempt where indicated on the checklist

26

Physical Physical InspectionInspectionSection B: Safety ChecklistSection B: Safety Checklist

Checklist completed during walk-through of unit with NMD

10 items on list – each must be marked with “yes” meaning item is acceptable, or “no” meaning item is not acceptableIf repairs are needed, but item does not pose safety risk,

item can be marked “yes” with an “x” in the “Maintenance Noted” column with list of the maintenance issue(s) in section C of form.

If conducting inspection of tribal housing, circle “Tribal waiver” for those items that are exempted.

→ THE FOLLOWING SLIDES PROVIDE CLARIFICATION ON EACH ITEM ON CHECKLIST (as defined by HUD Quality Standards)

27


Directly from form:1. Bedroom/Sleeping area: Bedroom/sleeping area used

by the young adult has at least one exit that ensures safe, direct, emergency exit to the outside. If security bars are installed on windows, the window is considered operable only if equipped with safety release devices.

________________________________________________________

HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “emergency exit to outside” could be a door or a

window that leads directly to the outside, not to a hallway or another part of the building. If not on first floor, there must be a safe way to exit such as fire escape, ladder or stairs.

“safety release devices” are a way to release bars from a window so that an open window can serve as an exit

28

Physical Physical InspectionInspectionSection B: Safety Section B: Safety ChecklistChecklist

Directly from form:

2. Home has indoor sprinkling system and/or functioning smoke detector installed in the hallway(s) of the young adult’s sleeping area audible in each room or sleeping room used by the young adult. ______________________________________________________

HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “indoor sprinkling system” – will most likely not

have a system, but will have smoke detector.“functioning smoke detector” – test by pressing

the test button (if battery needs to be replaced, detector will make chirping sound).

29

Physical InspectionPhysical InspectionSection B: Safety ChecklistSection B: Safety Checklist

Directly from form:

3. Bathroom: Young adult has access to a bathroom that contains 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 tub or shower maintained in safe, operating condition free from health hazards.

________________________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “maintained in safe, operating condition free from health

hazards”Toilet must flushSink must have cold and hot running water and a sink trapTub/shower must have proper sewer trap, drain, vents, cold/hot

running waterDrains must not be cloggedNo broken ceramic, metal or glass fixtures that may pose a

hazard (i.e. mirror, towel rack, soap dish, medicine cabinet, etc.)A faucet with a hot water leak can be a scalding risk

30


Directly from form:

4. Kitchen: If applicable, the young adult has an area to prepare meals, appliances are safe, operational, with adequate storage for food and is free from health hazards. Note: SRO’s may not have standard kitchens.

________________________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “appliances are safe, operational” – Oven must heat.

Stove/range knobs must be present. Refrigerator must be capable of maintaining a temperature low enough to keep food from spoiling (above 32 F but generally below 40 F). Sink must have a sink trap and hot and cold running water.

“free from health hazards” – gas leaks, electrical hazards “SRO’s may not have standard kitchens” – an SRO may be

located in a building that has shared kitchen space, or SRO may have a kitchenette or a small area for some basic appliances.

31


Directly from form:5. Indoor and outdoor halls, stairs, ramps and porches are

free from obstructions and no structural damage that poses a safety hazard is observed.

________________________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “structural damage that poses a safety hazard” –

serious defects such that the structural safety of the building is threatened, such as severe buckling, bulging or leaning; damaged or loose structural members; large holes; air infiltration. stairs, porches, balconies, or decks with severe structural defects; broken, rotting, or missing steps; absence of a handrail when there are extended lengths of steps (generally four or more consecutive steps); absence of or insecure railings around a porch or balcony which is approximately 30 inches or more above the ground.

32

Physical InspectionPhysical InspectionSection B: Safety ChecklistSection B: Safety Checklist

Directly from form:6. Home has adequate and functioning

ventilation including heating systems.____________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “adequate and functioning ventilation”

– opening windows or cooling system; heating equipment capable of providing adequate heat (either directly or indirectly) to all rooms used for living

33


Directly from form:7. Lighting and outlets are provided in rooms used

by the young adult and no electrical hazards are present.

___________________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “Lighting and outlets” – There at least two

working outlets or one working out let and one working, permanently installed light fixture. Test by plugging something in to see if it works.

“electrical hazards” – are defined by broken, non-insulated or frayed wiring; or improper types of wiring, connections or insulation.

34


Directly from form:8. Waste is stored, located and disposed of in a

manner that will not permit the transmission of communicable disease or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents.

___________________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: Facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of

food waste and refuse, including temporary storage facilities where necessary, are required.

35


Directly from form:9. Living space appears to be safe and free

from hazards.____________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further

clarification: If any other defects that present a safety

hazard are observed during the course of the inspection that are not addressed by other sections, they should be noted here

36


Directly from form:10. Sleeping room has not more than two adults and is

not a kitchen or a bathroom. Waiver may be granted for more than two adults if there is a clear and direct path for each adult to exit the room in case of emergency and if there is adequate storage for each adult’s clothing and personal items.

___________________________________________________HUD HQS Definition/further clarification: “clear and direct path for each adult to exit” –

each adult should be able to walk from their bed or personal area to the exit without having to step over furniture or obstructions.

37


Items marked in Section B as “NO” indicate deficiencies that would have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of the young adult.

Correction must be made prior to the placement of the young adult or the home may not be approved.

Examples of Immediate Impact Deficiencies: Infestation of insects or verminExposed electrical hazardsBlack moldNo functioning smoke alarms in unitToilet not in working condition

38

Physical InspectionPhysical InspectionSection C: Maintenance or Section C: Maintenance or Repair PlanRepair Plan

This section is where person conducting inspection should record any maintenance issues in need of repair, such as:Neglect of maintenance of the building and

groundsCracked windowPeeling paint or wall paper, or stained walls or

flooring

These are issues that ARE NOT considered safety or health issues, and are not cause for denying approval of housing

39

Physical InspectionPhysical InspectionSection D: Inspection Section D: Inspection SummarySummary

The Supervised Independent Living Placement of _____________ (young adult name) meets the standards for approval as described in this form.

The Supervised Independent Living Placement of _____________ (young adult name) meets the core safety and health standards for approval with the above recommended maintenance or repair issues noted.

The Supervised Independent Living Placement of _____________ (young adult name) does NOT currently meet the standards for approval. Young adult indicated he/she will pursue needed

corrections and has requested re-inspection of unit in ___ days.

40

SILP Approval & SILP Approval & Placement Placement AgreementAgreement

41

SILP Approval & SILP Approval & Placement AgreementPlacement Agreement

42

SILP Approval & Placement SILP Approval & Placement AgreementAgreementComponentsComponents

1. Placement Type2. SILP Readiness3. Parent with Infant Supplement4. Payment5. Other Persons in Shared Housing

Unit6. Reporting7. Health & Safety Inspection8. Signatures

43

Shared LivingShared Living

Most NMDs in SILPs will reside in a shared living arrangement – may consist of:Living with roommate(s)

Living with former caregiver(s)

Renting a room from a stranger

44

Shared Living Shared Living AgreementsAgreements

Shared Living Agreements (SLAs) are a best practiceSLA is a basis for a written understanding between the

NMD and former caregiver or others with whom the youth is residing.

Should be broad in scope, covering aspects of shared daily living

Each SLA should be individualized, reflecting specific values, concerns and personalities of all parties

SLA should support the NMD’s continued transition into adulthood

SLA should be renegotiated and updated as needed and appropriate

SLA with roommate(s) is also something for NMD to consider

45

Shared Living Shared Living AgreementsAgreementsShared Living Agreements may include the following topics:Mentoring/Skills/InterestsHousehold Agreements and CustomsHealthy and Safety ConcernsHousehold Chores and ResponsibilitiesAttendance and Performance at School and or Work*FinancialDrugs and AlcoholConflict Resolution* This would most likely not be included on a SLA between a NMD and roommate(s)

46

Shared Shared LivingLivingActivityActivity

Scenario: Mia lives with her former foster mother, Linda as a SILP placement. When Mia lived with Linda as a minor, Linda was very strict about school and would ground Mia if she missed a day or was late to school. Mia is now 18 and takes courses at a community college. Mia recently stayed out until midnight on a Sunday night and was too tired to attend class the next morning. Linda told Mia that because she missed class she was grounded the following weekend and that she could no longer go out on a Sunday night.

47

Helping NMDs Helping NMDs Select Roommate(s)Select Roommate(s)

SW/PO is responsible for guiding NMDs about how to select appropriate roommates/housemates

Refer to handout “Selecting Roommates” to review areas of consideration with NMD such as:Sharing spacePersonal habitsMoney

SW/PO cannot perform background checks on roommatesNMDs may choose to ask for a background check from

roommate(s)Megan’s Law website - online resource to check if someone

is a registered sex offender – http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/

48

Other Other Considerations:Considerations:Parenting NMDs Parenting NMDs

Consider including assessment of NMD’s ability to provide adequately for child when conducting Readiness Assessment- Is NMD budgeting adequately for child-related expenses? Is NMD’s childcare plan realistic, convenient and safe? Is NMD capable of daily care? (feeding, supervising, addressing health

needs) Is NMD considering appropriate roommates?

Helpful resources for determining whether NMD is capable of living independently with child:Ansell Casey Life Skills Parenting Young Children Assessment

Supplement Ansell Casey Life Skills Parenting Infants Children AssessmentAnsell Casey Life Skills Assessment Supplement - Pregnancy

Physical inspection - consider health and safety of NMD and child

49

Other Other Considerations:Considerations:Parenting NMDs Parenting NMDs

Shared living that includes a child requires additional considerations:quiet times for napsno smoking in apartmentno leaving dangerous objects in child’s reachwill roommate(s) ever provide baby-sitting?will parenting NMD pay more than non-parenting

NMD in rent or for bills/groceries?Important to discuss with non-parenting NMD

what to expect if choosing to live with a roommate with a child

If NMD is living with former caregiver, consider completing a Shared Responsibility Plan in addition to SLA

50

Searching for, Searching for, Establishing & Establishing & Maintaining HousingMaintaining HousingMake sure to provide NMD with Young

Adult Guidebook in your training packet

Guidebook provides resources and direction on: Budgeting Searching for housing Applying for housing Getting established Maintaining housing

51

Planning for the Planning for the FutureFutureHow Can You Continue to How Can You Continue to Help?Help?

Provide NMDs with information on affordable housing earlyGet them on the wait lists ASAP!

Serve as a reference for rental applications after NMD emancipates

Help NMD order a credit check prior to emancipation – a landlord will often accept a copy

Help NMDs with criminal records get copies of their records So they can prepare to respond to questions and background

searchesTo help them determine the impact of their record on housing

eligibilityHelp young people seal their juvenile records or have them

expunged

52

Planning for the Planning for the FutureFutureAffordable HousingAffordable Housing

Affordable housing options after discharge from care:Public housing (i.e. Section 8, FUP vouchers)Nonprofit or privately managed affordable

housing (i.e. transitional, permanent)Employment and training with housing

attached (i.e. Job Corps)Student housingTribal housingHousing and programs for those with special

needs (i.e. young parents, mental illness)

53

Planning for the Planning for the FutureFutureBenefits & ResourcesBenefits & Resources

Benefits and resources to help young people sustain housingFood assistance

CalFRESH, WIC, local food banksIncome subsidies

SSI, Tribal enrollment benefitsMove-in money to help with deposits and

first/last month rent requirementsChafee monies, Funds from community

organizations and agenciesFree or discounted furniture, household

supplies and equipment

The Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP)

Documents

Transcript of The Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP)