Over 10 million households headed by someone 65 and older are cost-burdened, meaning they pay more than 1/3 of their income on housing. Service providers encountering clients needing low-income housing must be aware of the available programs and services to ensure smooth transitions. Join VOYCE to understand the current issues in St. Louis regarding low-income housing for older adults and what factors in individuals’ lives impact, and sometimes inhibit, their capacity to live independently in low-income housing. This presentation will explore St. Louis-based aid that can help people mitigate unique barriers to housing and locate their next home, including Show-Me Home, Missouri’s Money Follows the Person program.
Speakers:
Sheryl Trask, MSW, LCSW. Director of Social Services, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Nan Downing, Social Services Specialist, Show-Me Home Program, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Cost: $25.00. Continuing education credits will be provided (pending approval) for Social Workers and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators. Other professionals may attend and receive a certificate of attendance.