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Scattered Site Transitional Apartment Program (SSTAP)South Shore Housing administers two SSTAP programs for Plymouth County. One is federally funded while the other is funded through the State. Through this program South Shore Housing rents numerous apartments in different locations for families who have been victims of domestic violence occupy the apartments. While residing in the apartments, families receive intensive case management and are required to participate in identified services. These services include; parenting, counseling, and housing search, budgeting, daily living skills, job and educational training, domestic violence support groups, individual counseling for parents and children who have witnessed violence. Many other services have been used when identified as necessary for the family to achieve self-sufficiency. An important part of the program is the intensive case management services. Case managers work closely with the family in developing an individual service plan identifying all the family needs and services. The housing search worker assigned to the participant works with the family on past housing issues, applying for affordable housing and preparing the family to become self-sufficient in their own apartment. Families can reside in the apartment for 9-18 months, depending upon the program they are in. At the end of their participation they move into permanent, stable, affordable housing. A unique aspect of this program is the stabilization and follow-up that continues for twelve months after the family has moved into their own apartment. Our housing search workers and case managers will continue to check on the families’ progress and assure that they are receiving all the services necessary for them to remain self-sufficient. As part of the eligibility requirements, the family must be homeless or fleeing abuse in some cases. South Shore Housing accepts referrals for the program from various statewide agencies and private homeless shelters. For more information on this program contact Kathy Facchini at 781-422-4222 or email kfacchini@southshorehousing.org. |
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