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TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL, INC. CONTINUUM OF CARE t case manager, before entering into the project, that they will stay in Indian River County and will comply with their treatment plan. Specialized training for this population's disability needs will include : Medications Management Mental Health Counseling and Ongoing Case Management Drop-In Center Re-Socialization Participation in Self-Help Recovery Support Groups Consumer Skills Nutrition Education 6. Self-Sufficiency A comprehensive plan will be created for each client by . the primary case manager. A new case record will be opened and maintained for each client using the Continuum ' s new FMS system, Service Point. It will track all efforts to determine and secure entitlements for which the clients are eligible. At a minimum, ongoing medication and treatment requirements and potential for increased income through employment and mainstream entitlement will be addressed. Entering this information will be the responsibility of the particular case manager who is responsible for assisting the client through the process . Every client in the Shelter Plus Care Program is automatically personally assisted with securing Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, Vet Benefits, Food Stamps and Supplementary Medication Assistance by the primary case manager who recommends the client to the program. The Resource Center provides additional assistance to the clients until the process is complete. The process includes( 1 )automatically applying for Section 8 on behalf of each client, (2) completing simultaneous paperwork with the client for various entitlements all at once, (3 ) making the appointments, (4) following up on appointments, (5) securing transportation if necessary, (6) selecting representative payees, when necessary, (6) advocating on behalf of the client with social security and disability determination staff and (7) securing free legal advocacy for clients who are denied, when necessary. The responsible service provider(s) will be identified in the plan, as well as other agencies who will participate in service delivery. A monthly report of services received by each client is provided to the Shelter Plus Care Committee which monitors service activity and the level of increase in income and entitlements for each client. Where feasible, employment training and job finding assistance will also be provided by the Homeless Resource Center to these clients to support a goal of at least 40 % of these clients moving into Section 8 or their own housing during the five year grant period. Foam HUD-40076-CoC(2003) OMB Approval No.2506-0112 (exp.06/30/2003)