What is the difference between transitional housing and permanent housing?
Transitional housing, as defined by HUD, provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent housing. YWCA Central Alabama’s transitional housingprogram is funded through the Department of Justice and is for those who are fleeing domestic violence, etc.
This temporary housing for single women and women with children has stays ranging from 6 to 18 months in an effort to help the family gain permanent, stable housing. An additional 6-month stay is available with follow-up case management support.
Permanent housing is community-based housing without a designated length of stay. Residents can renew their lease on a continual basis annually as long as they remain in good standing.
