### Question
How is the term transitional housing defined?


### Answer
The term **transitional housing** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2918a* as the following:

> housing provided for the purpose of facilitating the movement of homeless individuals to independent living within a reasonable amount of time

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2918a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL PROGRAMS**

