National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification

Welcome to your state/community home modification forum. This forum has been created to give you an opportunity to learn about and contribute to your state's home modification profile.

Where to Get Help:

There are several ways to modify and repair your home. You can: 1) do it yourself, or get a friend or relative to help; 2) hire a handyman or contractor; 3) contact a home modification and repair program. In addition to the programs listed in the Directory, programs can be located through your:

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

Also, consider taking these steps:

Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about changes you wish to make in advance.
Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
Check with your local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.

Other Resources:

The NeighborWorks® network is a national network of 220 community-based organizations that helps low- and moderate-income families rent, purchase, and maintain safe, affordable homes. The NeighborWorks® network also revitalizes communities through resident leadership and private and public partnerships.

To locate NeighborWorks® network partner that might offer assistance with home modifications, visit www.nw.org and click on Network Directory. Type in the CITY and select the STATE, then click on ORGANIZATION SEARCH. You can also try calling the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation at (202) 220-2300.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Some local housing agencies utilize portions of their CDBG program to pay for various kinds of home modifications. To contact your local CDBG grantee, call the US Department of Housing and Urban Development at (202) 708-1112.

On the website, click on a state to view contact information for the CDBG grantee in that area.

Covington

HOME REPAIR
Address	1032 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011
Director	Cindy Frye
Phone Number	(859) 491-0522
Sponsor	Senior Citizens of Northern Kentucky (Homecare)
Date established	1982
Primary target population	Frail older persons
Number of Persons Served/year	10
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	2 full-time, 2 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, railings, screens, windows, locks and storm door
Type of Assessment	Functional/Environmental
Assessor(s)	Case manager
Total Budget	$2,300
Funding Source(s)	Title III -- Older Americans Act * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
Special Features	Maintains contact with two vocational schools that supply workers through class projects and workers that can be hired for weekend work

Elizabethtown

Home Weatherization Program
Contact Person	Paul Cole, Coordinator
Address	Big Sandy Area Community Program, Inc. Johnson County Courthouse Paintsville, KY 41240
Phone Number	(606) 789-6517
Date established	1967
Primary target population	Low-income, older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	200
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	94%
No. of paid staff	0
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	home weatherization, heat systems
Education/Training	Refers clients to resources for free or discounted materials Offers educational programs through videos and pamphlets.
Special Features	Uses Community Services Block Grant Staff and STEP program trainees to deliver services

Lexington

Susan Bachner Consulting, LLC
Contact Person	Susan Bachner
Address	810 Delong Road Lexington, KY 40515
Phone Number	859-273-1122
Fax	859-273-8893
Email	sbachnerky@aol.com
Primary target population	People requiring home modifications because of physical and/or medical problems.
Date Established	1999
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	On-staff Occupational Therapist with approximately 40 years experience provides environmental access consulting to assist individuals create supporting environments.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Special Features	Certification in Environmental Access Consulting.
Non-profit	No
Funding Source(s)	Private pay

Owensboro

Green Rivers Area Development District
Contact Person	Andrea Sieloff
Address	Owensboro, KY
Phone Number	270-926-4433
Primary target population	65+, home-bound, low income, and case managed persons.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental.
Assessor	Americorps volunteers.
Funding Source(s)	* Home Care Programs * Title III of OAA * Grants * Medicaid waivers

Paintsville

HOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Contact Person	Paul Cole, Coordinator
Address	Big Sandy Area Community Action Program, Inc. Johnson County Courthouse, Paintsville, KY 41240
Phone Number	(606) 789-6517
Date established	1967
Primary target population	older homeowners, low-income
Number of Persons Served/year	200
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	94%
No. of paid staff	0
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Home weatherization, heat systems
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Special Features	* Refers clients to resources for free or discounted materials * Offers educational programs through videos and pamphlets * Uses Community Services Block Grant staff and STEP program trainees to deliver services

West Liberty

Weatherization Program
Contact Person	Kevin Ratliff
Contact Title	Weatherization Director
Address	124 Cottage St., PO Box 367 West Liberty, KY 41472
Phone Number	606-743-3133
Fax	606-743-1130
Email	march@ekyol.com
Sponsor	Gateway Community Services Organization
Date established	1974
Primary target population	Low-income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	20%
No. of persons served/year	160
No. of paid staff	6
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Insulation, heating systems, and air filtration.
Type of Assessment	Functional
Assessor	Heat/Technical inspectors.
Total Budget	$200,000
Funding Source(s)	Weatherization funds
Cost to Client	Free
Funding Source	Weatherization funds

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