Transitional Housing First Model

Transitional housing seeks to provide a better gateway for people to regain their economic stability. Usually for a period of two years, these programs involve subsidized housing in specific transitional housing developments and a mix of other supportive services and case management. However, programs of this type frequently have an excessive number of qualifications which prevent many of the most at-risk demographics from receiving the help they need (16). The Housing First model evolved in response to transitional housing, and it states that the primary response to homelessness should be the provision of permanent housing as immediately as possible, and without excessive qualifications (7). Additionally, Housing First is based on research which demonstrates that social services such as job training and substance abuse programs are more effective if participants are …show more content…
Per the name, rapid rehousing is also provided in an expedited time period while transitional housing includes an application process which can take up to a year (15). Rapid rehousing is related to permanent supportive housing which also provides long term rent assistance as well as other need based services and case management. However, permanent supportive housing primarily serves people who have disabilities which prevent them from working (4). The majority of people exit homelessness within two to three weeks, and therefore permanent supportive housing does not need to be used in every case (2). Rapid rehousing serves the population of people who do not have the resources or connections to exit homelessness within this time period, and provides them the safety net and resources they need to regain economic stability