What is the Targeted Housing Assistance Program?
PSY’s Targeted Housing Assistance Program is a scalable, youth-driven solution to prevent youth homelessness. Modeled after Washington State’s Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF), this intervention is a one-time cash payment to young people based on the resources needed through the construction of a housing plan. Alongside the cash payment are youth-directed services provided by a local community-based organization that might include housing navigation, financial coaching, and peer support.
This initiative is designed to test and improve upon community models for supporting young people to thrive in safe, stable housing without needing to enter the homelessness system. We believe that by trusting young people, removing financial barriers to housing, and offering supportive services before becoming unhoused, we will see more young people avoid homelessness and stay housed long-term.
