Home Sharing Support Society BC
The Society aims to support the sustainability and quality of home sharing and other housing options for adults with developmental disabilities throughout British Columbia.
Key Priorities
Mentorship, Support & Guidance
The HSSSBC will actively foster collaborations in the home sharing community locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The aim is to advance the sustainability of the model and quality of life outcomes by supporting the development of peer networks, communities of practice and partnerships.
A key focus area is the promotion of cultural safety for Indigenous people across the home sharing community and building on a foundation of trust, respect and humility.
Best Practices & Evidenced Based Research
The HSSSBC will use and share the best evidence and data available. Using an evidenced based approach we will translate information into formats which are easy to read and understand, even for those who may not be experts for planning and decision making.
Training & Education
With a specific focus on home sharing we will increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals, their families, home sharing providers and coordinating agencies.
Sharing resources, tools and providing opportunities for learning and development, the HSSSBC will support consistency of practice.
Sustainability
By addressing the opportunities and challenges that exist now and in the future, the HSSSBC will support the sustainability of the home sharing model through continuous quality improvement.
Currently, the model faces real challenges related to rapid growth, housing availability, availability of the service in small urban centres and northern communities, increases in housing and living costs, and changing support needs over time. We will collaborate with partners in the home sharing community and disability sector to leverage opportunities and address challenges.
Key Priorities
Mentorship, Support & Guidance
The HSSSBC will actively foster collaborations in the home sharing community locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The aim is to advance the sustainability of the model and quality of life outcomes by supporting the development of peer networks, communities of practice and partnerships.
A key focus area is the promotion of cultural safety for Indigenous people across the home sharing community and building on a foundation of trust, respect and humility.
Best Practices & Evidenced Based Research
The HSSSBC will use and share the best evidence and data available. Using an evidenced based approach we will translate information into formats which are easy to read and understand, even for those who may not be experts for planning and decision making.
Training & Education
With a specific focus on home sharing we will increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals, their families, home sharing providers and coordinating agencies.
Sharing resources, tools and providing opportunities for learning and development, the HSSSBC will support consistency of practice.
Sustainability
By addressing the opportunities and challenges that exist now and in the future, the HSSSBC will support the sustainability of the home sharing model through continuous quality improvement.
Currently, the model faces real challenges related to rapid growth, housing availability, availability of the service in small urban centres and northern communities, increases in housing and living costs, and changing support needs over time. We will collaborate with partners in the home sharing community and disability sector to leverage opportunities and address challenges.
Main Page: https://homesharingbc.ca/
Contact Page: https://homesharingbc.ca/
Details
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Consult with the provider.
Locations
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