Providing a way home.
A solid foundation on which to build a brighter future.
Studies show that people are more receptive to social supports once they’re in housing. This is the basis for PathForward’s and Arlington County’s “Housing-First” approach.
We have multiple housing programs for Arlington residents. In addition to the below, we own Sibert House, an 8-unit apartment property in the Westover neighborhood of Arlington serving the needs of those suffering from chronic homelessness. We also maintain memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with landlords throughout Arlington and affordable housing providers, including True Ground Housing and AHC.
PathForward currently provides weekly case management to clients living in almost 125 apartments throughout the county.
Rapid Re-Housing (RRH)
Rapid re-housing provides short-term rental assistance and services. The goal of RRH is to help those people experiencing homelessness to obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency and maintain housing. It is offered without preconditions (such as employment, income, absence of criminal record or sobriety), and the resources and services provided are tailored to needs.
RRH is typically used as a bridge to a more permanent rental subsidy since RRH assistance is only available for 24 months. Case management is provided on a weekly basis.
Clients who have income pay 30% of their income towards the rent, and rental assistance is stepped down over time. Clients will complete a recertification every 90 days to review income and ensure continued eligibility in the RRH program. Once a client is stable and transitioned to a permanent rental subsidy such as the housing grant or housing choice voucher, the client is transitioned from RRH services.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is permanent housing in which housing assistance and supportive services are provided to assist chronically homeless households with a disability in achieving housing stability. Case managers meet with clients on a weekly basis and provide services such as moving costs, case management, education services, employment assistance and job training, food, housing search, life skills training, referrals to mental health services, outpatient health services, substance abuse treatment services and transportation.
Clients do not have to have income or be connected to any services for treatment to be eligible for PSH. Households with income will pay 30% of their income towards the rent and PathForward will cover the remaining amount. Clients can remain in the PSH program for as long as they need supportive services.
Transitional Housing (TH)
This temporary housing is designed to offer immediate, low barrier and non-congregate emergency housing as an alternative to congregate shelter sites. The TH program targets and expands opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those with the highest service needs and those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The level and duration of support is tailored to meet each household’s needs, and the case manager links participants to income and ongoing support to assist with housing stability post project exit. This program emphasizes client-driven services, assertive engagement, low barrier access to housing and, as participants build skills/income/linkages, rental assistance is stepped down.
HPP - Homeless Prevention Program
The Homeless Prevention Program provides eviction assistance for people at risk of being evicted. Clients must first go through DHS for centralized access and then are referred to a PathForward case manager for ongoing support.