Social Services News

"LA Employs Occupational Therapists to Aid Formerly Homeless Individuals"

Los Angeles County has hired occupational therapists to assist formerly homeless individuals in developing basic living skills as they transition into permanent supportive housing. These therapists help clients with cognitive and physical disabilities to prevent eviction and slipping back onto the streets. The program, funded through a mix of county and state grants, plans to hire more therapists in the coming months, with hopes of expanding further. The therapists work with clients to adapt to their new living situations and find meaningful activities to fill their days, ultimately aiming to improve the likelihood of success in transitioning people indoors.