Trauma-Informed Housing: A toolkit for improving affordable rental housing for everyone.
When we pay attention to how people experience housing—not just whether they have it—we can build and support communities where everyone can thrive.
Trauma-Informed Housing is an approach to the design and delivery of affordable rental housing that prioritizes people and their wellbeing. This toolkit provides practical tools for implementing Trauma-Informed Housing across a range of housing types.
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Training
Design and Development
Property Operations and Resident Services
HR and Culture
Measuring Impact
Trauma affects more than two-thirds of children by age 16, shaping how they think, feel, and interact with the world.
Trauma-informed housing systems build trust, restore safety, and nurture hope—laying the foundation for stronger communities.
Ready to begin your trauma-informed journey?
HOW TO BECOME A TRAUMA-INFORMED ORGANIZATION
The best place to start is together.
This guide offers a step-by-step roadmap for engaging residents and staff in a holistic, trauma-informed implementation plan. Inside, you’ll find practical tools like sample meeting agendas, interview guides, compensation models, and real-world case studies. Use this guide to jumpstart your journey or click the links above to jump to a specific topic.