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News for the Journey Home
Sep 01, 2023

Thanks to a generous grant from the Dan Thompson Memorial Fund, contracted through the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Partners4Housing is offering a FREE Benefits and Housing Review.

Housing for those with IDD
Self advocates and families learning about Benefits and Housing Review
Man and woman participating in webinar
a woman with IDD and her dad's story
Planting a Tree ... a Dad Shares His Story
Apr 17, 2023
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO
“They say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” ~ Mark A.
two young women with IDD and their live-in caregiver
WA Legislative Season Brings Hope for IDD Housing
Apr 17, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
There’s good news coming out of this year’s legislative session in Washington State, according to The Arc of Washington’s Executive Director Stacy Dym. Learn why she’s feeling more hopeful than she has in years.
A Webinar for Families
Apr 17, 2023
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO
Struggling to understand the benefits your Loved One might be eligible for? Wondering about other options? Sign up for our next family webinar and bring us your burning questions. We’ve helped hundreds of families find peace of mind and maximize their benefits … and we’d love to help yours.
family of woman with IDD completing an online questions for housing
Hundreds of Washington State families claiming free Benefits and Housing Review
Feb 22, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing

2023 is off to a vibrant start here at Partners4Housing, with free Benefits and Housing Reviews available to thousands of WA families thanks to a generous grant from the Dan Thompson Memorial Fund.

A Webinar for Families about Shared Living
Feb 22, 2023
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO
The journey toward home for your Loved One is challenging. Navigating the social service silos, finding suitable housing, choosing roommates and parent partners, hiring the right caregivers – it can be daunting. That’s why we offer these free webinars, to help you begin to make sense of it all.
An older couple sits together at a table looking at their laptop screen. The man is sitting on the left wearing a light blue, short-sleeved, button-down shirt, has short dark hair, and wears glasses. The woman is sitting on the right, is wearing a textured periwinkle blouse, a long sting of metallic beads, has shoulder-length white hair, and is wearing glasses. The background is slightly blurred and is a typical kitchen scene in tones of white and light wood.
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Meet Suzanne Johnson
Feb 22, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
Help us welcome the newest member on our team here at Partners4Housing, as we expand to serve more families in WA State and beyond.
P4H Awarded Grant Funds to Reach Thousands of Families
Nov 18, 2022
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from the Dan Thompson Memorial Fund, we can now provide free Benefits and Housing Reviews to 6,688 families in Washington State.

Young woman with dark eyes and shoulder-length dark hair smiles in front of a soft grey background.
Meet Mara Topps
Nov 18, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
Help us welcome the newest member on our team here at Partners4Housing, as we continue to expand to serve more families and their Loved Ones.
A mature man and woman sit together at a table in front of a silver laptop, with a kitchen in the background. The man is on the left, has dark hair, black-rimmed glasses, is smiling with an open mouth, and is wearing a light blue, short-sleeved button-down shirt. The woman is on the right, has shoulder-lenghth white hair and silver-rimmed glasses, and is wearing a textured lavender blouse and a long metallic necklace.
A Webinar about Shared Living
Nov 18, 2022
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO
When you’re ready to start thinking about independent housing for your Loved One, we’re here for you. Sign up for our free family webinar to learn about your options, and how we might be able to help. There’s no obligation, no pushy sales pitch, just a welcoming place to connect and learn.
The Gaps That Weren't Going Away
Nov 18, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
“I see these gaps over and over, after almost 15 years in this field, and I’m not seeing any new solutions, so let’s try to figure this out.” This was the inspiration that led Allison Kleinman to launch her own company. Learn how her company helps adults with disabilities imagine a new kind of person-centered life, serving the New York and Tri-State Area.
White cubes create steps in front of a light gray background with two little clouds. A miniature clay figure is shown jumping across the gap between steps.
On Their Own, Thriving Together
Aug 11, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
A new housing model for neurodiverse adults addresses the critical shortage of appropriate housing and skyrocketing rents in Seattle ... while it creates a whole new kind of community. Learn how Thrive Seattle is creating beautiful spaces to meet this need.
We are hiring; join our team; work with IDD; jobs in IDD
Join Our Team!
Aug 10, 2022
Partners4Housing staff
Partners4Housing is growing, and we are looking for the right people to join us. We are tireless advocates for individuals with IDD and their families and seek compassionate professionals to join our team. The work is challenging … and so very rewarding!
Lights! Camera! Action!
Aug 01, 2022
Jamie Martin
Solutions Coordinator, Partners4Housing
Some area families and their Loved Ones were the shining stars recently as we shot footage and interviewed them for a very special video project. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes peek at the process!
Shared Living Development – A Timeline for Families
Jul 20, 2022
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO
“How long does it really take to create a housing solution for my Loved One?” That is a huge question for most of the families we work with. So we break it down, with a practical timeline that helps families see how all the moving parts eventually come together.
timeline to create a shared living solution for adults with IDD
Getting on the Section 8 Voucher Wait Lists
Apr 22, 2022
Jamie Martin
Solutions Coordinator, Partners4Housing
In our last issue of The Journey, Pam Blanton offered her insights into piecing together the benefits puzzle. She mentioned the website www.AffordableHousingOnline.com as a great free resource for families looking to secure a Section 8 voucher. In this issue, we're following up with some inside tips to help you explore the Affordable Housing Online website and get your Loved One’s name on that all-important Section 8 waitlist.
A Webinar for Families
Apr 22, 2022
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO
The journey toward home for your Loved One is challenging. Navigating the social service silos, finding suitable housing, choosing roommates and parent partners, hiring the right caregivers – it can be daunting. That’s why we offer these free webinars, to help you begin to make sense of it all.
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