Information Memorandum: Promoting Housing Access for Survivors of Human Trafficking through Emergency Housing Vouchers

Stable, affordable, and safe housing directly contributes the economic mobility of individuals and families. Access to secure housing can provide opportunities for gainful employment, education development, healthy food options, and health care. It can reduce exposure to community violence and the risk for exploitation, including human trafficking. Housing affordability and stability allows individuals and families to build savings and invest in themselves and their communities through relationships, civic engagement, education, and health. 

This information memorandum discusses:

• The federal human trafficking housing working group and pilot initiative. 
• The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program.
• How to join and the benefits of joining a continuum of care (CoC). 
• How to replicate successful models. 
• Other resources on EHVs and housing choice vouchers.