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17 <br /> Orange CounEy AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 -2020 <br /> BOCC Work _ n September 8, 2016 <br /> • Elderly Persons/Older Adults - 450 housing units <br /> • Frail Persons - 200 housing units <br /> • Persons with Mental, Physical and Developmental Disabilities - 150 housing units <br /> • Persons with HIV/AIDS and their families - 5 housing units <br /> • Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking - 150 housing units <br /> According to the Orange County Master Aging Plan, "Orange County's older adult population is expected to <br /> increase dramatically over the next 20 years. Many seniors will struggle to stay in homes that are not designed to <br /> accommodate their changing needs. Seniors must anticipate and adapt to the changes associated with aging. <br /> As part of the Master Aging Plan, Orange County aims to offer an array of housing options that reflects the diverse <br /> preferences and abilities our older adult population portrays. Orange County needs to conceptualize a continuum <br /> of housing types to accommodate rapid growth in its senior population and then, invest in development of <br /> preferred housing models." <br /> With regard to Special needs facilities and services, "The following needs and objectives are established in the <br /> County's Five Year Consolidated Plan: <br /> • Elderly - rehabilitation of existing owner-occupied housing units, and construction of new affordable and <br /> accessible apartments <br /> • Frail Elderly - construction of new affordable and accessible apartments with supportive services <br /> • Persons with Disabilities - rehabilitation of existing housing units for accessible improvements, reasonable <br /> accommodations to rental housing units, and supportive employment opportunities <br /> • Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions - supportive services to end addictions, and training to re-enter the <br /> work force <br /> • Public Housing Residents - housing downpayment assistance,job training and job opportunities, and <br /> housing counseling for home ownership, and assistance in finding affordable housing <br /> • Victims of Domestic Violence - additional temporary shelters, supportive services and training programs, <br /> and permanent supportive housing options" <br /> Under the Continuum of Care, there is information about the Coordinated Re-entry system which identifies an <br /> individuals'needs and aligns those needs with the appropriate service provider which could include supportive <br /> housing. <br /> 15 <br />