Our Model
Hope & A Future offers a new care model!
We call the model a TIIN which is an acronym for a Therapeutic Interactive Intergenerational Neighborhood. The model combines the notion of intentional community (such as an interactive 1950s neighborhood or the helping tradition found in many African communities – where everyone is helped and helps) with the expertise of professionals alongside the individuals in the target groups. The existing adult family home completes the first phase of this pilot.
The next phase will complete our replicable TIIN model, which will include senior and family housing, community spaces to meet the needs of the target groups, and will encourage relationships to develop around mutual interests. The model also includes involvement of interested people from the surrounding community by offering life enrichment classes, activities, entertainment, service outreach, and volunteer opportunities. UW Madison researchers will help us evaluate this pilot project. Creating a replicable model is our final goal.
Therapeutic
- Identify personal strengths and set personal goals.
- Foster social connections.
- Staff and neighbors work together, encourage, and help each other.
Interactive
- Indoor and outdoor spaces creatively facilitate connection.
- Community involvement and volunteerism are vital.
- An internal time bank coordinates neighbors’ efforts who give time each week.
Intergenerational
- The needs and strengths of young and old people in relationship creates a synergy in which they are uniquely equipped to help each other.
Neighborhood
- Unique design helps build community.
- Includes an Adult Family Home, independent life lease housing for people 55+, and workforce rental housing for families with young children.
- Combined indoor and outdoor community spaces for intergenerational and age specific programs and services.
- Inclusive by design and intention.