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Senior Support and Advocacy Program: <br />Participation in the Senior Support and Advocacy is certified yearly beginning January 1 through <br />December 31. After yearly intakes seniors are notified concerning weather they have been <br />approved for an additional year of financial assistance. <br />At intake client's work with case manager developing their stability plan with the goal of <br />directing the client towards self-sufficiency and housing stability. The plan includes utilizing <br />resources through Hope University, Energy assistance, Aging and Long Term Care, and other <br />community resources and service providers. Applying for subsidized housing that is based on the <br />clients low fixed income will also be a recommended part of affordable stable housing. Waitlists <br />for affordable stable housing units can vary from g to 18 months. <br />Eligibility and Screening Process <br />Clients must be 65 or older to be eligible for the program. <br />• Clients income must be 50% or AMI or lower <br />Each client who is seeking assistance through the SSAP program or is already a client of <br />the program will come in for an intake in October and November. <br />• Clients need proof of income, lease, proof of ongoing medical expenses, Social Security <br />card and photo ID. <br />' • During the intake an accurate budget will be done to see where their money is going and <br />if they can cut back anywhere. Also other resources will be addressed such as family. <br />