We all know about buying or renting a home.  We also have seen mention of shelters where people that are homeless for various reasons stay a few days or so, but what about transitional housing?  I never heard of this until recently.  So, what is transitional housing?

When I first heard this term I didn't really know what it meant.  However a search showed me that it is a type of housing for homeless people that gives some stability as they transition to a more permanent living situation.  Apparently, even though you have a spot/room in one of these homes/programs you are still considered homeless. 

If you are a Veteran they have some Transition Homes for both males and females.  The VA has programs to help Veterans that are either homeless or in jeopardy of becoming homeless.  Many of the Vets have other health or other issues and the transitional homes help give them a stable place to live for up to 2 years at a time, for a maximum of 3 times.

There are many different kinds of transition homes.   Some are for Mothers and children, some are for ex-prisoners, and some are for youth either male or female.  These are just a couple of examples, and really when you move into a neighborhood even if you heard there is a group home in the area do you know what type it is?

If you are in need of Transitional housing and you are a Veteran, contact the Veterans Homeless Hotline for more info.

By: Kathy McGraw  So Cal Real Estate Broker