Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the creation of 459 new certified housing opportunities for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities living at home across New York State. The Governor committed $58.9 million in the FY 2017 State Budget for these housing opportunities, which will be primarily geared to meet the needs of those living at home with aging caregivers, or whose caregivers can no longer support their loved ones.
"This investment is critical to ensuring our most vulnerable New Yorkers have access to safe, decent homes and the services they need to lead a quality life," Governor Cuomo said. "By providing funding to these local organizations, men and women living with developmental disabilities will receive top-notch care in a supportive environment, while helping establish stronger communities across the state."
In this first phase of a multi-year strategy, developed by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the state is partnering with 53 provider agencies who will develop 83 new homes for 459 individuals across the state. The initiative primarily targets individuals living at home with their families.
"This investment is critical to ensuring our most vulnerable New Yorkers have access to safe, decent homes and the services they need to lead a quality life," Governor Cuomo said. "By providing funding to these local organizations, men and women living with developmental disabilities will receive top-notch care in a supportive environment, while helping establish stronger communities across the state."
In this first phase of a multi-year strategy, developed by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the state is partnering with 53 provider agencies who will develop 83 new homes for 459 individuals across the state. The initiative primarily targets individuals living at home with their families.
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Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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