75 Questions
Supportive housing can only be considered a health service but not a housing program.
False
Balancing act between stability and flow refers to the challenge of delivering services with different priorities.
True
Many supportive housing organizations in the case studies receive funding from a single, straightforward source.
False
Efficient coordination between different funders can lead to inconsistencies in reporting requirements.
False
Using standardized assessment tools is not necessary when conducting needs assessment for supportive housing residents.
False
During the Individualized Housing Support Coordinator Plan stage, the support coordinator and tenant work on areas identified by the tenant to support greater housing stability.
True
Promoting Self Awareness stage involves tenants completing a quality of life survey and making plans for their future.
False
Recognizing Self-Management stage focuses on maintaining housing by working on areas like self-control, accountability, and outlook about the future.
True
Reframing/Rebuilding is the phase where participants prepare to connect to ongoing supports such as a mental health nurse.
False
The main goal of the stage where tenants complete a crisis plan is to determine areas to work on for greater housing stability.
False
The lack of affordable housing options leads to a bottleneck issue with waitlists growing faster than available units.
True
Supportive housing staff are mainly responsible for managing landlord engagement strategies.
False
Moving tenants or moving supports are two innovative approaches mentioned in the case studies to manage the bottleneck issue.
True
Partnering with other supportive housing service providers is not necessary to identify potential tenants who require less support.
False
Tenants in supportive housing only require housing that is safe and secure, maintenance is not a key factor.
False
Having a team available to review the data helped gather different perspectives on the same information.
True
Documenting the project and findings in one place is not necessary for sharing information between partners.
False
TCH partnering with Houselink allows TCH to solely focus on being a service provider.
False
Identifying high service needs and gaps in services can help in strategically planning how to fill those gaps effectively.
True
Community Service Coordinators at TCH specifically focus on issues related to tenant arrears.
False
The regional housing service manager is not involved in the planning tables for the project.
False
The collaborative handles all 5 stages of recovery from homelessness for the tenants.
False
Out of 62 individuals housed, 11 people went back to homelessness, and all 11 were re-housed through the program.
False
The tools developed for engaging tenants and transitioning them into housing can only be utilized by the organizations within the collaborative.
False
Strong leadership is considered non-essential in overseeing the supportive housing work.
False
What is the main goal of the 'Promoting Self Awareness' stage in supportive housing programs?
To have tenants complete a quality of life survey and make plans for their future
Which of the following is a key factor in the success of supportive housing programs, according to the text?
Strong leadership in overseeing the supportive housing work
Which of the following is an innovative approach mentioned in the case studies to manage the 'bottleneck issue' in supportive housing?
Moving tenants or moving supports to different locations
What is the main focus of the Community Service Coordinators at Toronto Community Housing (TCH)?
Issues related to tenant arrears
What is the 'balancing act between stability and flow' referring to in the context of supportive housing programs?
The challenge of delivering services with different priorities
What is the key approach used by the John Howard Society to support tenants with complex health needs in permanent housing?
A harm reduction approach that focuses on improving health and housing retention
What is the primary method used by the John Howard Society to determine the support needs of their tenants?
Using a combination of needs assessment tools, staff assessment, and tenant self-determination
What is a key strategy mentioned in the text for improving tenant income and financial stability in supportive housing?
Helping tenants apply for government assistance and disability benefits
What is a key challenge mentioned in the text regarding the delivery of supportive housing services?
Balancing the need for tenant stability with the desire for tenant turnover and housing availability
What is a key factor mentioned in the text for supporting tenants with complex health needs in permanent supportive housing?
Providing on-site clinical health services and case management
Which of the following is a key principle of the Housing First approach?
Providing permanent, affordable housing without preconditions of sobriety or treatment
What is the primary role of an Intensive Support Team in supportive housing?
Providing comprehensive, wraparound support services to tenants
Which of the following is a key principle of Trauma-Informed Care in supportive housing?
Prioritizing safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment for tenants
Which strategy can supportive housing providers employ to improve tenant income?
Assisting tenants in applying for disability benefits and other income supports
What is a common challenge faced by supportive housing providers in managing waitlists?
Lack of affordable housing options, leading to bottlenecks
Which of the following is a key challenge faced by supportive housing providers, as identified in the text?
Lack of affordable housing stock
What is a common approach used by providers to address the challenge of limited affordable housing units?
Relocating tenants to different units
What is one of the implications for system reform identified through the case study practices?
Need for greater standardization
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common challenge faced by supportive housing providers?
Inadequate funding for support services
What is the purpose of having a team available to review data, as mentioned in the text?
To gather different perspectives on the same information
What is a key element of the housing first approach that must be maintained?
Tenant choice with portable rent supplements
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a promising practice when transitioning tenants in supportive housing?
Matching tenants to predetermined housing types
What approach is mentioned as being important when providing support to tenants in supportive housing?
Trauma-informed approach
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the partnership approach described in the text?
Private landlords and property managers
What is the purpose of conducting outreach and using a by-name list, according to the text?
To initiate contact with services for homeless individuals
What aspect differentiates some supportive housing service providers, as mentioned in the text?
Service integration
Which of the following roles is NOT mentioned as a part of the supports provided in supportive housing programs?
Landlord engagement
What is a key characteristic of the 'Existing questions' mentioned at the beginning of the text?
Exclusion of specific details in supportive housing
What is a common practice in some supportive housing service providers regarding the separation of housing and health supports?
Dual staff roles for housing and health supports
Which of the following elements is emphasized as essential for supporting tenants with complex health needs in permanent supportive housing?
Personal support from peers
What is a key principle of the Housing First approach that must be maintained in supportive housing programs?
Providing tenants with immediate access to permanent housing without preconditions.
What is the primary role of an Intensive Support Team in supportive housing programs?
To provide comprehensive, on-site clinical health services and case management support to tenants with complex needs.
Which of the following is a key principle of Trauma-Informed Care in the context of supportive housing programs?
Recognizing the impact of trauma and promoting safety, choice, and control for tenants.
What is a key strategy mentioned in the text for improving tenant income and financial stability in supportive housing?
Connecting tenants to appropriate income support and financial management services.
What is the 'balancing act between stability and flow' referring to in the context of supportive housing programs?
The challenge of delivering services with different priorities, such as housing stability and tenant turnover.
Which of the following is a key principle of the Housing First approach mentioned in the text?
Providing housing without preconditions such as sobriety or treatment compliance
What is the primary role of an Intensive Support Team in supportive housing, according to the text?
Providing ongoing, comprehensive support to tenants with complex needs
Which of the following is a key principle of Trauma-Informed Care in supportive housing, as mentioned in the text?
Promoting an understanding of the impact of trauma on behavior and coping
What is a common challenge faced by supportive housing providers in managing waitlists, according to the text?
Waitlists growing faster than available housing units due to a lack of affordable options
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a promising practice when transitioning tenants in supportive housing?
Conducting frequent unannounced home visits to monitor tenant progress
What is a key element that must be maintained in the Housing First approach?
Tenant choice with portable rent supplements
What is a primary role of the Intensive Support Team in supportive housing?
Directly providing support to tenants with complex needs
Which approach is emphasized in the text when providing support to tenants in supportive housing?
Being creative and flexible in working with tenants
What is a key principle of Trauma-Informed Care in supportive housing programs?
Recognizing the impact of trauma on individuals
What is a common challenge faced by supportive housing providers in managing waitlists?
Growth of waitlists faster than available units
What is a key principle of the Housing First approach as mentioned in the text?
Providing affordable housing without any preconditions
What is the primary role of an Intensive Support Team in supportive housing?
Providing intensive, wraparound support services to tenants
Which of the following is a key principle of Trauma-Informed Care in supportive housing?
Creating an environment of physical and emotional safety
What is a common challenge faced by supportive housing providers, as identified in the text?
Limited availability of affordable housing units
Which of the following is an implication for system reform identified through the case study practices?
The need for greater standardization of supportive housing practices
Explore the roles and job descriptions for support providers, along with strategies like work plans, assessment tools, and outcome tracking. Learn about challenges in system coordination and balancing health and housing needs through case studies.
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