Aging Programs | Senior Housing, Assisted Living | Temporary Senior Housing, Homeless, Senior Shelters
DOROT HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM
WHAT Temporary transitional housing for seniors who are homeless or facing homelessness.
WHYTo provide support from a social worker during this transitional time and to help place elderly in permanent housing.
WHEREDOROT.
New York, NY, USA.
New York, NY, USA.
Program Description
"DOROT alleviates social isolation among the elderly and provides services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. We serve the Jewish and wider community, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficial partnership of elders, volunteers and professionals. Our work provides an effective model for others."
-dorotusa.org
The DOROT Homelessness Prevention Program and Aftercare Program not only provides transitional residences for seniors but also meals, counseling from social workers and help in finding a permanent housing.
The aftercare part of the program provides seniors with ongoing services and visits with social workers after they move into permanent housing.
DOROT provides programs and services to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Programs foster engagment and intergenerational connections.
source:dorotusa.org
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