Why a Housing Plan Matters
A housing plan helps you think through where and how your child might live in the future. It considers the type of home that would best meet your child’s needs, and the kinds of support required to help them live safely and meaningfully.
Creating this plan now allows you to make thoughtful decisions, prepare necessary arrangements, and involve others who may help care for your child in the future.
Key Questions a Housing Plan Should Answer
When creating your child's housing plan, reflect on these key areas:
1. What housing would be suitable for your child?
- Ownership - Who will own or rent the house that he lives in (himself, family, others)?
- Occupancy - Who else will live in the house (alone, relatives, friends, others)?
2. What kind and level of support would your child need?
- Daily living support services (e.g., food, housekeeping, budgeting, bills, etc.)
- Medical support services (e.g., medication supervision, nursing care, etc.)
- Therapy support services (e.g., behavioural plans, counselling, rehabilitation, etc.)
- Community participation support services (e.g., leisure, social interaction, etc.)
Activity: Rate Your Child in Independent Living
Where is your child at in terms of his level of needs for independent living? What resources does he have available to support him in this area? This will help you understand his readiness for independent living in the future.
