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    80% of adults with FASD are unable to live independently (Regardless of IQ) If you don't have a place to live, you can't Function. Period. Only qualification in BC for even the most minimal of services is IQ 70 "denial"

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    80% of adults with FASD are unable to live independently (Regardless of IQ) If you don't have a place to live, you can't Function. Period. Only qualification in BC for even the most minimal of services is IQ 70 "denial"

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    Website Antro Bus Housing 2008

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    Ashok Kumar Krishnamoorthy
    80% of adults with FASD are unable to live independently (Regardless of IQ) If you don't have a place to live, you can't Function. Period. Only qualification in BC for even the most minimal of services is IQ 70 "denial"

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    FASD and Homelessness A Reality Check

    The absence of housing is the absence of everything

    Authored by Tina Antrobus and Jan Lutke


    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Why is housing important? The balancing act

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    FASD Pyramid of Need

    FAMILY

    A&D

    PARENTING

    LEISURE

    SOCIAL RELATIONS

    HEALTH/ NUTRITION

    MEDS

    SCHOOL

    TRANSPORT

    FINANCES

    LEGAL DIVERSION

    MENTAL HEALTH

    WORK

    ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

    HOUSING

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Why do adults with FASD become homeless? Because four walls and a roof are not enough. Ever.

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Question:
    What is the primary goal of independent living?

    Answer:
    Successful management of the activities of daily living

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    FASD and Homelessness


    Nutrition Laundry Family Problem Solving Food Safety Banking

    Dress Manage Money Grocery Shopping

    House Keeping

    Medication

    Cook Meals Emotions

    Pay Bills

    Activities of Daily Living


    Medical Care Transportation

    Employment

    Home Repair/ Maintenance

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Appointments Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008 Leisure Recreation

    Purchases

    Birth Control

    Hygiene

    Access Services

    FASD and Activities of Daily Living


    Streissguth et al. Longitudinal Study (1996), Sample of adults age 21+ were unable to:
    Manage money Make daily living decisions Obtain social services Get medical care Handle interpersonal relationships Grocery shop Cook meals Structure leisure activities Stay out of trouble Handle hygiene Use public transportation Antrobus & Lutke
    www.faseout.ca 2008

    82% 78% 70% 68% 57% 52% 49% 48% 48% 37% 24%

    FASD and Homelessness

    80% are unable to live independently* (Regardless of IQ)

    Why?
    * Streissguth et.al. (1996)
    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    The Conundrum of FASD and Housing

    All activities of daily living are done in, around, and out of the place in which you live. If you dont have a place to live . . . The rest doesnt matter.

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Absence of Housing = Inability to Function. Period.

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    FASD and Homelessness

    Sole qualification in BC for even the most minimal of services from Community Living Services, MCFD, the only branch of social services where housing supports for adults can be obtained, is: IQ < 70

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Denial by Design FASD and Homelessness


    Options for the Homeless
    Emergency Shelter $31- $85/day Detox Centre $80 - $185/day Provincial Jail $155 - $250/day Psychiatric Hospital $200 - $600/day*
    February 2001.

    Permanent Housing Options


    SRO Room $11/day Self-contained Apt. $14 - $20/day Supportive Housing $32 - $38/day* Supportive Housing for Adults w/ FASD $100 / day ?????

    VS

    * Homelessness Causes & Effects Volume 3: The Costs of Homelessness in British Columbia,
    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Denial by Design FASD and Homelessness

    The homeless use 33% more government services than those with permanent shelter, and are such heavy users of services that it would be more cost effective to provide them with decent stable housing.*
    * Homelessness Causes & Effects Volume 3: The Costs of Homelessness in British Columbia, February 2001. Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Supportive Housing for adults with FASD

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    The 7 Ss of Supportive Housing


    Jan Lutke, 2004

    SELECTION
    STRUCTURE SUPPORT

    STABILITY
    SAFETY SECURITY

    SUPERVISION

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Supportive Housing for FASD


    Long Term Safe Permanent Place to Call Home Awake Staff 24/7 Integrated Individualized Case Management Meals Provided Programs (Employment, Education, Leisure) Comprehensive Supported Activities of Daily Living Peer Support (Circle of Friends, mentor) Family Involvement / Support Addictions Services No Eviction Policy Health Care (GP, PHN, meds) Mental Health Transportation Legal Resources Staff Support
    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    * Specifically for non-parenting adults with FASD

    Reality Check

    The absence of housing is the absence of everything!

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

    Thank you!

    Antrobus & Lutke www.faseout.ca 2008

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