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PDS Transitional Housing Services

Short-term support for a smooth, sustainable move into independent housing.

PDS Transitional Housing Services provides short-term, one-time support — up to $5,000 — for individuals moving from licensed or institutional settings into independent or semi-independent housing. The program is designed to ensure a smooth, sustainable housing transition for adults with disabilities.

Cost & funding

Short-term, one-time support up to $5,000 per move, available once every 3 years for eligible waiver enrollees.

How to start

Contact your care coordinator or waiver case manager for a referral to PDS Transitional Services. Apply up to 45 days before moving.

Self-referral welcome

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:

  1. Get referred to PDS Transitional Services
  2. Complete PDS intake paperwork
  3. 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.