Safe in the Home: Development of a Training Manual for Home Modifications for People Experiencing Homelessness

"Safe in the Home" is a training manual that outlines home modification strategies to support individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. The project was developed through an immersive collaboration with Pathways to Housing (PTH), an organization that provides housing and services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Chronic homeless is defined as being homeless for at least one year while living with a disabling condition such as chronic illness, mental health, and substance use disorder (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2023). The transition from being unhoused to residing in a home can come with many challenges, including participation in household management, activities of daily living, and ambulating safely within the home. To address the challenges faced by this population, the manual was developed to support positive outcomes for individuals transitioning from chronic homelessness to stable housing. The manual provides guidance, recommendations, and education to support the adjustment to stable housing.

Citation

Hagan, K. (2025 Jun.). Safe in the Home: Development of a Training Manual for Home Modifications for People Experiencing Homelessness. Presented at Temple University's 2025 Occupational Therapy Academic Festival, Philadelphia, PA.

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