Types of Transitional Housing
Emergency Shelters
Supportive Apartment's
Supportive Apartment's
Provide short-term housing for immediate needs, typically in a shared living space.
Pros: Immediate shelter and basic needs met Coms: Limited privacy & lack of stability
Supportive Apartment's
Supportive Apartment's
Supportive Apartment's
Provide individual units for residents, with a focus on building independent living skills.
Pros: More privacy and self-sufficiency.
Cons: Limited availability & can be more expensive.
Transitional Housing
Supportive Apartment's
Transitional Housing
Provide shared housing with support services, often for individuals with specific needs (e.g. youth aging out of foster care).
Pros: More stability and built-in support.
Length of stay in transitional housing
Length Of Stay
Individuals can stay in Transitional Housing for up 2 years
Why It Matters
- Time to stabilize & address underlying issues that led to homelessness
- The opportunity to build a steady income and savings
- The chance to find and secure permanent housing without rushing into an unstable living situation
- Development of independent living skills & self-sufficiency
What Research Says
Research shows that longer stays in Supportive Housing lead to better outcomes, such as higher rates of employment and stable housing.
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