Transitional Housing and Support Services helps homeless families and children by providing temporary housing and comprehensive case management and support services to help them attain social and economic self-sufficiency. The ultimate goal of the program is to stabilize these families, help them cope with their complex problems and prevent a return to homelessness. Each family will have a case manager to guide them through the program to attain self-sufficiency. Participating Families must meet the following requirements.

1. Homeless residing in a shelter, motel or otherwise must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of homelessness (with eviction notice, in eviction proceedings, living with relatives in crowded apartments, etc).
2. Able-bodied adult members must be employed or in a job training program for at least 35 hours a week. Training and education is accepted in lieu of work hours .
3. If mental health or health issues exist, a full-time treatment program is acceptable in lieu of the 30 hours a week employment.
4. Families must show a motivation and willingness to address the problems that led to their homelessness.

Referral Source and Process:

Social workers from Department of Family Service, case managers, ESL teachers, community members, and Community Based Organizations (CBO) can assist prospective families with completing the Transitional Housing application. They should be sent to the following person:

10560 Main Street, Suite 207

Fairfax, Virginia 22030 - 703-385-3806

The referrals will be screened for initial eligibility and eligible applicants will be offered an interview with a panel consisting of KHRW staff. If accepted the family will sign an agreement, which includes agreeing to pay 1st month rent and security deposit for the apartment.

Program Expectations

1. Families will be in contact with their KHRW social worker a minimum of 2 times a week. At least one will be a home visit. Case management will be provided to families in the program through KHRW’s case managers.

2. Rent will be 30% of the family's income and is due the first of each month. A late fee will be charges after the 5th.

3. Continued participation in employment and income generating activities.

4. Follow through with any recommended treatment programs.

The Transitional Housing and Support Services to Refugee Families provides intensive services to homeless families who are striving to stabilize their families and break the cycle of homelessness. 10560 Main Street, Suite 203, Fairfax Virginia 22030, 703 - 385-3806, Fax- 703 - 385-3643.