Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, along with housing developers, service providers, legislators, regulators, and other government partners, have redefined community living for people with special needs. There is an increased demand for individually designed supports integrated in to the mainstream of every community
SHA conducted nationwide research to survey which best practices will effectively enhance the resources and navigation of the current supportive housing system. Research involved examining policies, funding, service delivery, training, and resources within New Jersey and across the country. The term “best practice” refers to a procedure that has been shown by research and/or experience to produce optimal results and that is established or proposed as a standard suitable for widespread adoption.
To accomplish these objectives, SHA has drawn upon the expertise of our grant partners including The Arc of NJ, Autism NJ, The Housing and Community Development Network of NJ, and Autism Speaks, as well as local and national leaders. Deborah Wehrlen, the author of SHA’s housing publications, was responsible for the research and writing of this report. The report contains a description of applicable best practices, examples of implementation, background resource material, and specific recommendations for implementation in New Jersey.
