Allison Kleinman and Alex LoPinto from Future Centered Care discuss their work in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. They share their personal journeys and how they came to create Future Centered. The conversation covers topics such as employment, housing, and overseeing care as adults age. They emphasize the importance of creating future options and overseeing care for individuals with disabilities. They also discuss the challenges of finding suitable housing and managing expectations. The conversation highlights the need for personalized and tailored support for each family and individual. Future Centered aims to provide housing solutions and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They focus on creating individualized programs and promoting inclusivity. They offer various models, such as live-in caregivers and clustered housing, to address the housing needs of this population. Future Centered also works on advocating for set-aside housing and educating developers on the incentives available. They emphasize the importance of sustainability and building a strong support network. The organization aims to expand its footprint beyond New York City and provide resources to families across the country.

Takeaways:

• Future Centered Care provides support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, focusing on employment, housing, and overseeing care as adults age.
• They work closely with families to create personalized plans and goals, addressing immediate, intermediate, and long-term needs.
• Managing expectations is crucial, and they emphasize the importance of open communication and regular updates.
• Finding suitable housing is a significant challenge, and they explore various options and resources available to families.
• Collaboration with wealth managers and financial planning is essential to ensure adequate funding for future needs.
• They promote inclusivity and individualized programs to meet the unique needs of each individual.
• Future Centered Care advocates for set-aside housing and educates developers on incentives.
• Building a strong support network and ensuring sustainability are key goals for Future Centered Care.

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