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GuardianshipIn some cases, an adult with a disability may have a legally appointed guardian. To learn more about guardianship and how to provide safety and support services to a survivorwith a guardian, please read “Guardianship: What is it and When Does It Matter?” by Amy M.Young for <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Council</strong> for Developmental Disabilities, available at www.tcfv.org/wpcontent/uploads/2008/04/article-mar-08-guardianship.pdf.Disability Rights <strong>Texas</strong>Formerly Advocacy, Inc., Disability Rights <strong>Texas</strong> offers information, referrals, and legal assistance topeople with disabilities. More information is available at www.disabilityrightstx.org and survivors can call for an intaketoll free at 1-800-252-9108.Adult Protective Services (APS)APS is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or havedisabilities. Information, including APS handbooks, is available online atwww.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection/about_adult_protective_services/. To report abuse, call 1-800-252-5400 or use <strong>the</strong> secure website: https://www.txabusehotline.org.Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels provide homebound or congregate meals to older adults or people with disabilities whoneed additional, ongoing assistance to meet basic dietary needs.To find a nearby program, visit http://www.mealsonwheelstexas.org/directoryListings.Options for Older SurvivorsOlder survivors may be eligible for additional support services.Social SecuritySocial Security is a monthly cash retirement benefit paid to those who meet qualifying criteria. SocialSecurity recipients also receive Medicare coverage. Find a local Social Security Office, find detailed information about program eligibility andbenefits, and apply online at www.ssa.gov.Adult Protective Services (APS)APS is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or havedisabilities. Information, including APS handbooks, is available online atwww.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection/about_adult_protective_services/. To report abuse, call 1-800-252-5400 or use <strong>the</strong> secure website: https://www.txabusehotline.org.THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ADVOCATING FOR SURVIVORS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE42 | P a g e
Chapter 5: Housing AdvocacyIn this chapter you will: Identify practices in conducting a housing assessment and addressing survivors’ concerns. Identify affordable housing resources. Identify housing protections for survivors.“The ache for home lives in all of us, <strong>the</strong> safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” –Maya AngelouHousing and Domestic ViolenceThere are a number of reasons that victims may stay with an abusive partner or even return to <strong>the</strong>abusive relationship. Survivors tell us one of <strong>the</strong> largest barriers to escaping an abusive relationship is <strong>the</strong>need for safe, affordable housing.Responding to housing concerns requires more than offering basic safety planning and a list of potentialapartments. The first step involves taking a housing history, listening and responding to survivorconcerns. The Navigating Housing Issues table introduces some common survivor housing concerns andAn Advocate’s Role…Assessment: As an advocate, you want to be able to provide a thorough assessment to <strong>the</strong> survivor. Todo this, you need to explore:Housing HistorySafety ConcernsResourcesEligibilityInformation and Referral: Once you have a good picture of <strong>the</strong> survivor’s strengths, resources, needs,barriers and concerns, you can provide information about and referrals to appropriate housing options.possible supportive responsesTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ADVOCATING FOR SURVIVORS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE43 | P a g e
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