Nancy M. Strohminger, LCSW-C Steven L. Dashiell,

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Nancy M. Strohminger, LCSW-C Steven L. Dashiell, M.A. Tiered Case Management Model in a Scattered Site Housing Program Disclosures This continuing education activity is managed and accredited by Professional and Education Service Group. The information represents the opinions of the authors. Neither PESG, nor any accrediting organization endorses any commercial products displayed or mentioned in conjunction with this activity. Commercial support was not received for this activity. Disclosures Nancy M. Strohminger, LCSW-C Steven L. Dashiell Has no financial interest or relationship to disclose. CME Staff Disclosures Professional Education Services Group staff have no financial interest or relationship to disclose. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Cite the theoretical constructs underlying a tiered case management model for long term care. Construct realistic (housing) program goals that are based on individual performance and national Ryan White and HUD priorities. Operate a staff practice that can be trained to effectively and efficiently focus on program goals. Assess aggregate program data to identify unmet needs in your target population that can build justification for new program initiatives or partnerships. Baltimore vs. Statewide Profile (2010) BALTIMORE-- Population: 620,961 Persons Below Poverty Level: 24.7% Ranked 5th in the nation for newly-diagnosed HIV cases. STATEWIDE-- Population: 5,773,000 Persons Below Poverty Level: 9.9% Baltimore is home to 47% of all Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS. AIRS History and Mission FOUNDED in 1987 as a response to the AIDS epidemic—originally housing with nursing support for the terminally ill. MISSION: AIRS provides comprehensive supportive housing services to enhance quality of life, emphasizing self-sufficiency for low-income and homeless individuals and families living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS or other disabilities. Permanent Housing Programs General Adult Population—Singles and Families—CURRENT TOTAL: 231 Households. Sub-Populations: Ex-Offender Projects (Transitional and Permanent) Limited English Proficient (mostly Hispanic) Project Youth Ages 18-25 Baltimore County (nearby jurisdiction) Race Profile Gender Profile Family Configuration Profile Level of Stability Program Intervention Model Program Wide Goals For all clients to apply for all basic entitlements they are eligible for—TCA, food stamps, medical insurance—beginning before housing, and continuing throughout. (100% Program Goal) For all clients not on SSI/SSDI to be involved in work, training or school activity leading to increased income, higher potential. (This affects 50% of the population--100% Program Goal) For all clients to have verified connection to care—medical—for self and family. (100% Program Goal) For all clients to utilize mental health and