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16 <br /> Orange CounEy AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 -2020 <br /> BOCC Work E n September 8, 2016 <br /> SUPPORTIVE SERVICE NEEDS IN ORANGE COUNTY <br /> Special Needs - Seniors/Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, Homeless, Victims of Domestic Violence <br /> What Is Supportive Housing? <br /> Supported housing and supportive housing are two widely used terms, and for some, the two terms have different <br /> meanings, but here is meant interchangeably. The more important distinction is between these housing models - <br /> supported and supportive housing- and facility-based housing models that have historically been available to <br /> persons with disabilities. <br /> Under the facility-based model, persons with disabilities are "placed" in a facility-based setting depending on a <br /> diagnosis or assessment by professionals of the need for supervision or assistance. Residents give up most of their <br /> income in exchange for room, board, and provided services. The cost of resident "care" is most likely paid by a <br /> public entity based on a daily or monthly rate. With the facility-based model, people are often clustered by <br /> diagnosis in large congregate settings. <br /> Supportive housing has evolved as a recognized housing model preferred by persons with disabilities. With this <br /> model, individuals choose where they live; although, in reality, there are still too few choices. The housing is <br /> decent, safe, accessible, and affordable to their income. The occupant has the rights and responsibilities of <br /> tenancy or ownership, i.e., they can live there as long as they fulfill their obligations as a tenant or homeowner. <br /> Services and supports - "unbundled" from where the person lives - are person-centered, flexible and designed to <br /> meet the needs of the individual. The services and supports an individual may need to be successful in the <br /> community will differ according to their particular situation, but the need for accessible and affordable housing <br /> units in the community is common across populations. <br /> What is the housing and supportive service needs of the population with special needs in Orange County and how <br /> were these needs determined? <br /> Based on resident surveys, stakeholder interviews, roundtable discussions, data analysis, and public <br /> meetings, the following needs were estimated for the non-homeless special needs population that totaled <br /> 955 units: <br /> 14 <br />