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…
September 24, 2021
Homebuying Assistance
If you are hoping to buy a home in the Tacoma area, these organizations may be able to help. Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)…
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…
April 14, 2021
Emergency and Transitional Housing
If we are unable to help you at this time some of these resources below may be able to. Other Housing Resources Other Housing ResourcePhone…
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…
In the News
September 7, 2017
How Housing Authorities Can Shape School Outcomes
Mimi Kirk | Citylab
Barden had heard about a Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) initiative, the McCarver Elementary School Housing Assistance Program, that provides rental assistance to homeless families with…