FAMILY ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE NETWORK. central city concern 232 nw 6 th ave portland or

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1 FAMILY ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE NETWORK central city concern 232 nw 6 th ave portland or

2 About Central City Concern Who we serve yearly, more than 13,000 individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty (single adults, older adults, teens, parents and children throughout the tri-county metro area) Who we are Formed in 1979 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing housing, healthcare and employment services 46% of our employees self-identify as in recovery; 25% have experienced Central City Concern s programs first hand What we believe every person we serve has unique skills & talents that can enrich the health, security, sustainability, and quality of life for us all

3 Transformative Care Supportive Housing Direct access to housing which supports lifestyle change. Legitimate income for self-sufficiency Attainment of income through employment or accessing benefits. Homelessness Addictions Mental Illness Chronic Health Problems Trauma Lack of Insurance Unemployment Criminality Integrated Healthcare Services highly effective in engaging people who are often alienated from mainstream systems. Positive Peer Relationships Relationships that nurture & support personal trans-formation and recovery.

4 Affordable Housing 21 residential buildings (owned and/or managed) with nearly 1,600 units of affordable housing 62% of units are addictions recovery oriented serving singles, families, veterans, corrections populations 64% is a mix of permanent housing, including fair market affordable housing

5 Family Alcohol and Drug Free Housing Network In 1997, the lack of supportive Recovery family housing was a critical barrier for women seeking to maintain sobriety, find and retain affordable housing, and meet the requirements of the TANF and Child Welfare programs. To address this problem, CCC opened Sunrise Place, a 10 unit complex of recovery housing for women and children CCC operated Sunrise Place successfully, went on to acquire 78 additional recovery housing units, and began to provide peerdelivered supportive services to residents

6 FAN In 2003, CCC partnered with State of Oregon Addiction Division, Department of Human Services and all community treatment providers to create the Family Alcohol and Drug Free Housing Network (FAN) Since 2003, FAN agencies have referred families for housing through CCC, according to specific criteria: Homeless Actively engaged in Alcohol and Drug Treatment Actively working a program of recovery Have physical custody of at least one minor child Have a source of income- typically TANF

7 FAN Member Agencies Central City Concern Comprehensive Options for Drug Abusers-CODA DePaul Treatment Centers, Inc. Lifeworks NW-Project Network Multnomah County Department of Community Justice NARA of the Northwest, Inc. Impact NW-Richmond Place Salvation Army-West Women s and Children s Shelter Volunteers of America

8 FAN Key Components Recovery housing managed by CCC Building safe, supportive communities Recovery Family Peer Mentors provide case management and role modeling to promote residents ongoing recovery and economic security CCC Supported Employment Specialist assists residents to find and retain employment and further their education

9 The Families Served by FAN in units at 5 sites 186 Children 130 Parents

10 FAN Residents Goals Maintain a strong program of recovery Maintain stable housing Unify, strengthen family, close child welfare Achieve economic security and successfully exit TANF

11 FAN Families Most families enter FAN below 50% federal poverty level 100% are recovering from substance use disorders 58% of FAN parents have co-occurring mental health issues The majority are trauma survivors and come from families in which addiction and poverty was a multigenerational problem At entry, 85% of families are involved with child welfare Many children have experienced neglect or abuse Many children are drug-affected and have developmental delays

12 Success and Progress Parents worked with a CCC Supported Employment Specialist 38 Parents found and/or maintained employment 34 Families had parents attending school 3 Parents received their GED 3 Parents graduated from college 24 Children returned to families from foster care 81 Children who had previously been in foster care stayed united with their families 27Families completed the program

13 Why We Succeed Teamwork Collaborative Services Support Expertise Advocacy

14 FAN is Family and Recovery Sunrise Place Alpha Apartments Taggart Manor Interstate Crossing Cambridge Court