What is in this toolkit:

	Trauma in Housing What people who care about housing need to understand about trauma
	Designing Trauma-Informed Places and Spaces Learn about trauma-informed building design and how it can promote better outcomes for people
	Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization Learn how to improve your policies, procedures and programs to support outcomes for residents, staff and properties
	Case Studies See examples of trauma-informed housing in action
	Measuring Impact How to define outcomes and measure the impact of trauma-informed housing

We know that when life hits us with stressful, overwhelming, or traumatic experiences, we’re more likely to bounce back – be resilient – when we have healthy ways to cope and a supportive environment. A safe, affordable place to call home can foster resilience and support overall well-being, when its design, management, and programming are trauma-informed. POAH created this toolkit to inspire mission-driven housing providers to adopt a trauma-informed approach to housing. Use this toolkit to learn, spark ideas and adapt this model to your work.

Who this toolkit is for:

• Affordable Housing Owners

• Resident Service Providers

• Property Management Companies

• Architects & Interior Designers

• Funders & Policymakers

• Community Residents

How to use this toolkit:

• 
  Read
  each section to build your own knowledge
• 
  Download
  the tools to use in your work
• 
  Share
  the tools with your peers and partners
• 
  Adapt
  these lessons to your community and context

Where Should I Begin?

• I’m new to trauma-informed care, and I want to know more

• I know about trauma-informed care, but what is trauma-informed housing?

• We’ve trained our staff in trauma-informed care, but we aren’t sure what to do next

• We’re in the process of becoming a trauma-informed organization, but we’ve hit a standstill

• I’m interested in how trauma-informed care applies to building design

• We’re making trauma-informed changes in our organization, but we want to know if it’s working

This toolkit was funded with generous support from Wells Fargo and Enterprise Community Partners through the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge. POAH thanks the many residents, staff and partners who lead the development of Trauma-Informed Housing. Read more…