With whom should you conduct the Move On Survey?

• A. With any client seeking housing assistance.
• B. With a household currently experiencing homelessness.
• C. With a household that has been financially stable for the last 3 years in your PSH program and has a fixed income source.
• D. With a household that has recently lost income.

Answer: (C)

The Move On Survey is used to identify PSH households that are ready to transition to independent housing. The key signal of readiness is financial stability and a reliable income source that can sustain housing without the intensive supports of PSH.

A household in your PSH program that has been financially stable for the last 3 years and has a fixed income source demonstrates that level of stability and planning, making them the appropriate group to receive this survey. They’ve shown they can maintain housing costs and manage finances, which is the goal of Move On.

Surveying someone who is still experiencing homelessness or who has recently lost income wouldn’t reflect readiness to move on, as they typically need ongoing stabilization and support rather than transition planning. It isn’t meant for anyone seeking housing assistance at intake, but for those in PSH who appear ready to exit to more independent housing.