Education Programs

In the News / April 15, 2024

Housing assistance programs increase support for homeless students in Tacoma

Elissa Blankenship | The Tacoma Ledger

With 2659 homeless students in 2024, Tacoma Public Schools and Tacoma Housing Authority are working together to provide resources through the state’s McKinney Vento Act.

In the News / April 10, 2024

Tacoma Public Schools to expand housing for homeless students

Franque Thompson | Fox 13 Seattle

TACOMA, Wash. – More than 2,500 students in Tacoma Public Schools [TPS] are experiencing housing instability or homelessness, according to district officials. That’s more than any other school district in…

In the News / April 5, 2024

New pilot program aims to help unhoused Tacoma students access affordable housing

Simone Carter | The News Tribune

Tacoma students experiencing homelessness may soon get housing help thanks to a new local partnership. In a joint news release, Tacoma Housing Authority and Tacoma…

Press Release / March 28, 2024

Tacoma Housing Authority Partners With Tacoma Public Schools to Prioritize Local Households for Affordable Housing

Tacoma households experiencing homelessness and housing instability will be placed in THA’s local preference waitlist

January 24, 2022

Educational Resources

Family Engagement Events Tacoma Public Schools hosts a number of in-person and virtual activities to support students and families, featuring regular discussions with experts as…

Blog Post / January 19, 2022

Changes to the Children’s Savings Account Program

Tacoma Housing Authority’s Children's Savings Account Program will now partner with The Washington Student Achievement Council.

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…

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…

Blog Post / 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…