Transitional Housing Assistance

A shared housing arrangement for homeless and foster youth typically involves a communal living space where several young people live together, each with their own semi-private bedroom. The youth share common living areas like the living room, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. The housing arrangement is facilitated by Progressive Opportunities Inc. or other partner agencies that provides oversight and assistance to the residents, helping them with life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and job searching.

The goal of such arrangements is to provide a supportive community for young people who may have experienced hardship and trauma in their lives, and who would otherwise be at greater risk of homelessness or unstable living situations. By providing a safe, stable environment and teaching life skills, shared housing arrangements can help these young people build the skills they need to succeed on their own and avoid the cycle of poverty and homelessness.