Home Safe

HOMESafe

What is Home Safe?

• The Home Safe Program was established by Assembly Bill 1811, in 2018, to support the safety and housing stability of Adult Protective Services clients.
• It was first introduced as a pilot program in 2018 in just a few Counties.
• In 2021, the program was expanded to all Counties.

• It is designed to use various strategies to prevent homelessness and support housing stability.
• Home Safe utilizes a Housing First approach.
• Focuses on racial equity in housing.
• Uses a Harm Reduction model.
• Housing options are based on Olmstead Principles of an integrated and least restrictive environment.

Home Safe Program

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Qualifications

• Individuals, who are 60 years old or older; or are a dependent adult (age 18-59).
• Must have an open Adult Protective Services (APS) case due to abuse and or neglect.
• Being homeless is not abuse or neglect and does not automatically qualify an individual for Home Safe Services.

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criteria

• APS clients qualify to receive assistance when certain criteria related to abuse or neglect are met; such as, homelessness or risk of homelessness.
• For example:
• Court eviction hearing notices
• Pay or quit notices
• Lack of resources or support network
• Financial Crisis
• Loss of primary nighttime residence

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Referral Process

• A report of abuse is made to APS from a community member.
• The APS Social Worker contacts the client and investigates.
• The APS Client is assessed for risk of homelessness.
• APS Client must voluntarily accept services.
• APS Social Worker will submit the referral for approval.
• If approved, Home Safe Intervention initiated.

include, but not limited to:

home safe services

• Housing Stabiliziation
• Housing Navigation

• Enhanced Case Management
• Housing Direct Financial Assistance
• Temporary Housing
• Landlord Incentives
• Deposit Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Connection to Longer-Term Supports
• Legal Assistance (public benefits related)

Report to abuse and neglect to APS at 468-3780

THANKS!

Home Safe is designed to meet the unmet needs and fill in the gaps of other programs and resources.