Office of Family and Adult Homelessness
Homelessness impacts thousands of adults and families with children in Washington state. The Office of Family and Adult Homelessness (OFAH) supports homeless crisis response systems and best practices that efficiently reduce the number of people living outside.
Our guiding principles
- All people deserve a safe place to live
- Urgent and bold action is the appropriate response to people living outside
- Interventions must be data driven and evidenced based
OFAH Programs
Consolidated Homeless Grant / System Demonstration Grant
The Homelessness Diversion Program is a critical resource in the homeless crisis response system. This grant provides funding for Diversion services at by and for organizations.
Emergency Solutions Grant
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program utilizes federal funds to support communities in providing street outreach, emergency shelter, rental assistance, and related services. This program provides resources for adults and families with children experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
The HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program utilizes Federal funds to support communities providing utility, deposit and ongoing rental assistance. Commerce TBRA funds are contracted to local providers. Commerce does not provide direct rent or utility assistance. Eligible households are referred to TBRA through local Coordinated Entry Systems.
Homelessness Diversion Program
The Homelessness Diversion Program is a critical resource in the homeless crisis response system. This grant provides funding for Diversion services at by and for organizations.
Contact
Kathy Kinard, Managing Director, Homelessness Assistance Unit
Email: Kathy.Kinard@Commerce.wa.gov