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January 19, 2022

Changes to the Children’s Savings Account Program

Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Savings Program: A Partnership with the Washington Student Achievement Council Tacoma Housing Authority’s CSA Program will now partner…
September 24, 2021

Ties Between Housing and Educational Outcomes

Downloads How Housing Mobility Affects Education Outcomes for Low-Income Children (2013)Download Building a…
September 24, 2021

Research Relating to Housing, Homelessness, and the Education of Children

There is substantial research demonstrating the negative effect of homelessness on the academic development of children. Below are current research reports and analysis that helps…
September 24, 2021

Homebuying Assistance

If you are hoping to buy a home in the Tacoma area, these organizations may be able to help. Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)…
August 12, 2021

Basic Skills Education

Tacoma Housing Authority values our clients’ need for higher education, training programs and advocacy. Below is a list of public schools, colleges and programs geared…
April 14, 2021

Emergency and Transitional Housing

If we are unable to help you at this time some of these resources below may be able to. Other Housing Resources Other Housing ResourcePhone…
May 20, 2019

Report: Eliminating Barriers to Postsecondary Success

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) with support from the Kresge Foundation created a report featuring the incredible work Housing Authoritys and Education partners…
September 7, 2017

How Housing Authorities Can Shape School Outcomes

Mimi Kirk | Citylab

Barden had heard about a Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) initiative, the McCarver Elementary School Housing Assistance Program, that provides rental assistance to homeless families with…