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Volume 1 / Issue 2, 2022

Welcome to The Journey - Winter 2022

Sometimes the best inspiration comes in story form -- from families, from people working in the field of housing for adults with I/DD, and from the experts who guide us along the way. When those stories help us stay connected to our own needs, dreams and desires, we move forward on that beautiful journey toward our authentic selves.

In this issue ...

We feature our partner organization PEACE NW, help sort out the benefits puzzle, and share a mom's tips for securing a Section 8 voucher. You'll learn about travel programs for adventurers with I/DD, read about setting boundaries and letting go, and get info on our next free webinar for families. We top it off with a heart warming story about comfort food.. Enjoy!

Creating a Village for Your Loved One with Special Needs

Feb 04, 2022

Kristin Jarvis Adams

Andrew's mom

A mom navigates the journey to supporting her son’s independent life

Piecing Together the Benefits Puzzle

Feb 03, 2022

Pam Blanton

Partners4Housing CEO

Creating a Shared Living home for your Loved One can feel like a jigsaw puzzle with a thousand tiny parts, and no box top to show you the big picture … especially when it comes to finances. When I talk to families about what makes their situation unique, often the discussion revolves around affordability. Understanding your Loved One’s potential benefits is crucial, so you don’t inadvertently leave possible financial help on the table.

Outside These Four Walls

Feb 03, 2022

Carol Pearson

Partners4Housing

Travel enriches us by helping us learn more about ourselves; explore these resources and see where they lead.

We made the list!! Now what??

Feb 03, 2022

Partners4Housing staff

The process to create a shared living solution for your adult Loved One with I/DD comes with some good-sized challenges. One of the first hurdles to clear is securing that all-important Section 8 voucher. While there’s nothing too complicated about the process, it can take a long time and it can feel like you’re stuck in limbo instead of moving ahead.

Changing the Narrative Around Affordable Housing

Feb 03, 2022

Carol Pearson

Partners4Housing

Darla Helt, executive Director of PEACE NW, is on a mission: To improve access to appropriate independent housing for adults with I/DD and help them realize the life they want.

A Webinar for Families

Feb 03, 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.

Feeling Blue? Try Tying on that Apron

Feb 03, 2022

Carol Pearson

Partners4Housing

We know sharing food with others is an effective way to build relationships and foster a sense of community...it seems the creative act of cooking or baking itself can be a powerful mood booster. And new scientific studies show it might actually help ease mental health challenges in some people.