Fund Development Strategies for Innovative Approaches
USICH recently published an article excerpted from a post on The Spark about integrating problem-solving conversations in service provision to households at risk or currently experiencing homelessness where a skilled staff person actively listens and helps to identify housing solutions with members of the household. "Problem-solving seeks to empower households by having an unwavering respect for their strengths, goals, and preferences. The goal is to help the household regain a sense of control by focusing on their strengths and resiliency." The article describes this approach as "simply the right thing to do."
Keys to success in funding this innovative approach?
Medicaid Resources for Supportive Services
Strategically Braiding Funding Sources
Medicaid is a resource for supportive services. HHS clarifies that through the Medicaid program, states may offer a wide-range of services and supports that can assist individuals who experience or are at risk of chronic homelessness to function successfully in the community and become more self-sufficient. Problem solving can be integrated into Medicaid program services, like personal assistance and home and community-based services that can help individuals to obtain the assistance that they require for accessing and maintaining stable housing. Strategically braiding housing, health and human funding sources is key to integrating effective approaches in resolving and preventing homelessness.
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