PDS Transitional Housing Services

Who Qualifies?

To be eligible for Transitional Housing Services, you must:

• Be 18 or older
• Be enrolled — or expected to enroll within 180 days — in one of these waivers: Brain Injury (BI), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Developmental Disabilities (DD), or the Elderly Waiver (EW) per PDS guidance
• Be moving from a licensed setting, such as adult foster care, assisted living, hospital, ICF/DD, nursing facility, or similar
• Be moving into your own or community-based home without furnished items or support
• Not have other funding (for example, Emergency Assistance) for housing transition

What's Covered

Up to $5,000 once every 3 years may be used for:

• Essential furniture — bed, frame, sofa, table, chairs (max $1,500)
• Household supplies — dishes, linens, cleaning items (max $500)
• Move-in expenses — security or rental deposits and moving expenses ($3,000 budget)
• Other legitimate expenses — utilities setup, window coverings, pest or allergen treatment

What Support Is Included?

Beyond financial assistance, the PDS Transitional team provides:

• Assistance communicating with potential landlords to secure and pay moving-related costs
• Move coordination, including logistics and utility setup
• Purchasing essential items and setting up your home
• Support for packing, unpacking, and transport
• Help securing storage while waiting for unit approval

What's Not Covered

• Recurring rent, mortgage, food, clothing, or electronics
• Services funded by other waivers
• More than $5,000 per move or more often than once every 3 years

How to Access Services

Start by contacting your care coordinator or waiver case manager. The typical steps are:

• Get referred to PDS Transitional Services
• Complete PDS intake paperwork
• Apply up to 45 days before moving

Once approved, providers will help plan your transition, coordinate moving and set-up, and allocate funds based on your needs.