Supportive Services

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

Press Release / February 1, 2024

Ballmer Group Awards $1.23 Million Grant to Tacoma Housing Authority

The grant funds will be used to expand capacity in THA's 2GEN program for families with children in elementary, middle, and high school.

Financial Resources

Guaranteed Income Project Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT) 2.0 will provide guaranteed cash gifts to low-income, single-head-of-household families from April 2024 to June 2025. Earn…

Hiring Process

THA uses an anonymous application process to further the goal of an inclusive, informed workforce with opportunities for all.

October 4, 2022

Food and Health Resources

Food Pantry at Bay Terrace Available every fourth Friday of the month, 11 am–12 pm, in the Bay Terrace Community Room. Bring bags. All are…

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…

January 24, 2022

Financial Resources for K–12 Students

If you have school-age children, Washington State offers many other ways to save!