Crisis Center Inc

NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC - LUK CRISIS CENTER, INC. (LUK) PROPOSES TO DEVELOP A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (CCBHC), SERVING RESIDENTS OF THE 27 COMMUNITIES THAT COMPRISE THE NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS REGION. LUK’S CCBHC WILL SERVE INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN IN HOME-, CLINIC-, COMMUNITY-, AND SCHOOL-BASED SETTINGS. SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SED), ADULTS WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI), INDIVIDUALS WITH A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD), INDIVIDUALS WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (CODS), AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. LUK’S CCBHC WILL PROVIDE RAPID ASSESSMENT AND TRIAGE INTO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT AS NEEDED. LUK’S CCBHC WILL UTILIZE EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS SUCH AS HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING. WITH OUR DESIGNATED COLLABORATING ORGANIZATION (DCO), COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS, WE WILL ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE CCBHC, COMPLETING REQUIRED ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CCBHC STATUS, AND SUPPORTING CONSUMERS’ RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE NUMBER OF UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS TO BE SERVED EACH YEAR IS AS FOLLOWS: YEAR 1 – 250, YEAR 2 – 350, YEAR 3 – 400, YEAR 4 – 500, FOR A TOTAL OF 1,500 CCBHC CONSUMERS OVER THE FOUR YEARS OF FUNDING.

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS CHILD TRAUMA CENTER

DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

RURAL COMMUNITIES OPIOID RESPONSE PROGRAM ? MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - PROJECT TITLE: PROJECT ADAPT (ALL DESERVE ADVOCACY, PREVENTION & TREATMENT) REQUESTED AWARD AMOUNT: $500,000 X 4 YEARS APPLICANT ORGANIZATION NAME: ADAPT, INC. APPLICANT ORGANIZATION ADDRESS: 216 MEMPHIS STREET, BOGALUSA, LA 70427 APPLICANT ORGANIZATION FACILITY TYPE: COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME AND TITLE: TBH PROJECT DIRECTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: TBD DATA COORDINATOR NAME AND TITLE: TBH DATA COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION: TBD EIN/DUNS EXCEPTION REQUEST: NO HOW THE APPLICANT FIRST LEARNED ABOUT THE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: GRANTS.GOV NUMBER OF CONSORTIUM MEMBERS & LIST OF CONSORTIUM MEMBERS INCLUDING THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION: 6 MEMBERS RUSTY FORNEA, ADAPT, INC. JASON BURT, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTHEAST LA (VOASELA) RENE RAGAS, OUR LADY OF ANGELS HOSPITAL (OLOAH) RICHARD KRAMER, FLORIDA PARISHES HUMAN SERVICE AUTHORITY (FPHSA) BRENT JONES, WASHINGTON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE (WPSO) FLOYD BROOKS, RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER (RCC) PREVIOUS RCORP GRANT RECIPIENT?: YES - FY19 RCORP-PLANNING CONSORTIUM MEMBER APPLYING FOR FY22 RCORP-IMPLEMENTATION: YES DOES SERVICE AREA OVERLAP WITH THE SERVICE AREAS OF THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION, THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY, OR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION: NO TARGET SERVICE AREA: FULLY RURAL COUNTY: WASHINGTON PARISH, LOUISIANA BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TARGET POPULATION: THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THIS GRANT ARE: 1) INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR, HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH, AND/OR ARE IN TREATMENT AND/OR RECOVERY FOR SUD/OUD AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS; 2) THEIR FAMILIES AND/OR CAREGIVERS. THE POPULATION CONSIST OF 0% NATIVE AMERICANS.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS CHILD TRAUMA CENTER

SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA TRAINING, RESPONSE AND OUTREACH CONSORITUM (SENTROC) IMPROVE RESPONSE TO RURAL VICTIMS PROJECT

COMPREHENSIVE HIGH-IMPACT HIV PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG TRANSGENDER PERSONS OF COLOR IN QUEENS, NASSAU, AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES

A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE, IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR 3 CO

IMMEDIATE CRISIS RESPONSE, COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY, PUBLIC AWARENESS,AND A COORDINATED COMMUNITY EFFORT TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAU

PROJECT YOU (YOUTH OPIOID USE AND UNDERAGED DRINKING)

SOUTH EAST NEBRASKA TRAINING RESPONSE AND OUTREACH COLLABORATION (SENTROC) IMPROVE RESPONSE TO RURAL VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATING VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING PROJECT

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (NCCAT)

CARES FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT/STALKING

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

CARES FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

CARES 2.0 FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

GARDNER COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (GCAT)

CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER: SERVICES FOR MINOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING IN CUYAHOGA AND ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO

ENHANCE SERVICES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING VICTIMS

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

MATERNITY GROUP HOME

LUK CRISIS CENTER, INC. (LUK) PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO HEALING (PATH) PROGRAM IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. PATH INCLUDES THE FULL CONTINUUM OF PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH UNDER AGE 18 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE WITHIN THEIR HOMES (E.G., CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC/INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE). THESE YOUTH ARE AT HIGH RISK OF EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE WITHIN THEIR DATING RELATIONSHIPS. PATH INTENDS TO INTERRUPT THE MULTIGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. WITH THE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PLANNING TEAM, PATH WILL SUPPORT THESE YOUTH AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS TO GROW THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS, REDUCE TRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS, ESTABLISH A SENSE OF SAFETY, AND PREVENT FUTURE VIOLENCE AND RISKY BEHAVIORS. PROGRAMACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING PREVENTION CURRICULA, PROVIDING INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AT HIGH RISK OF DATING VIOLENCE, AND OFFERING TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO FAMILY VIOLENCE. EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES WILL BE USED, INCLUDING SAFE DATES, UNITY CIRCLE, BREAKTHROUGH PARENTING, AND ARC GROW. THE PROGRAMWILL REACH 240 YOUTH WITH PREVENTION CURRICULA PER YEAR (720 TOTAL OVER THE 36-MONTH PROJECT PERIOD); AT LEAST 36 YOUTH WITH INTERVENTION AND INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY TREATMENT PER YEAR (108 TOTAL); AND 32 YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS EACH PER YEAR WITH TREATMENT GROUPS (256 TOTAL). YOUTH AND FAMILIES WILL BE INVOLVED THROUGHOUT ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SERVING ON THE PATH PLANNING TEAM. ALL PROGRAMACTIVITIES WILL BE INFORMED BY POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE PRINCIPLES.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, FAMILY CRISIS CENTER (FCC) INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO (CCI), UPPER VALLEY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (UVCAC), JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, RIGBY POLICE DEPARTMENT, MADISON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, REXBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT, FREMONT COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, ST. ANTHONY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASHTON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, CLARK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, MADISON COUNTY PROSECUTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR, FREMONT COUNTY PROSECUTOR AND THE UPPER VALLEY TASK FORCE AGAINST SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WILL IMPLEMENT FAMILY CRISIS CENTER CRISIS RESPONSE AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION FOR SURVIVOR WELLBEING. THIS VICTIM SERVICE AND SANE/SART PROJECT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: 1, 2, 3, AND 4 FOR RURAL CLARK, FREMONT, JEFFERSON, AND MADISON COUNTIES IN IDAHO. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) ENHANCING COLLABORATIVE RESPONSE TO VICTIMS; 2) IMPLEMENTING AND EXPANDING VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH VIOLENCE IN RURAL AREAS; 4) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS STRATEGIES; AND 5) STRENGTHENING THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART) AND RESPONSE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREAS: PRIORITY AREA 1: ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY; AND PRIORITY AREA 2: PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT. THIS PROJECT TARGETS THE FOLLOWING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS: GEOGRAPHICALLY RURAL POPULATIONS, HISPANIC POPULATIONS, AND POPULATIONS UNDERSERVED DUE TO LANGUAGE BARRIERS AND ALIENAGE STATUS. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM

L.U.K. CRISIS CENTER, INC. (LUK) PROPOSES A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE PREVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE (CEV). THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THE RESILIENCY, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) PROJECT INCLUDES ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 17 WHO RESIDE IN FITCHBURG AND LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS, AND HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOME, SCHOOL, AND/OR COMMUNITY. REACH WILL UNDERTAKE SEVERAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THREE GOALS: (1) IMPROVE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO CEV; (2) INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS TO PREVENT RISKY BEHAVIORS; AND (3) DEVELOP, DESIGN, AND DELIVER PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT CEV. INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 60 CEV AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE OFFERED BY SKILLED CASE MANAGERS USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES (EBPS) ANNUALLY, FOR A TOTAL OF 180 CEV FAMILIES RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICES. REACH WILL ALSO OFFER EVIDENCE-BASED YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION TO 250 CHILDREN AND YOUTH ANNUALLY VIA PEER MEDIATION IN SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. REACH WILL ALSO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND DELIVER COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF 600 FAMILIES, SCHOOL PERSONNEL, YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS EACH YEAR THROUGH TRAINING IN STRATEGIES AND SKILL-BUILDING TO SUPPORT CEV. ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL BE INFORMED BY POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE PRINCIPLES. THE PLANNING TEAM WILL WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE COORDINATED AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF CEV AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE PREVENTING VIOLENCE AND BUILDING ASSETS AMONG THE AREA’S YOUTH.

A SAFE PLACE HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING

CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTERS (CRCC) MISSION IS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR AGE. THIS PROJECT WILL BETTER EQUIP CRCC TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS AND VICTIMS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY BY INCREASING ACCESS, INCLUSIVITY, AND INNOVATION ACROSS CUYAHOGA, GEAUGA, LAKE AND ASHTABULA COUNTIES IN OHIO. THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW CRCC TO DELIVER ON A FOCUSED STRATEGIC MARKETING EFFORT TO CONNECT MORE SURVIVORS IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES ACROSS ITS FOOTPRINT TO SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR A SPECIFICALLY LOCATED CRCC SPACE TO OFFER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING, AND ENSURING EXISTING SPACES AND FUNCTIONS HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO OFFER EFFECTIVE SERVICES AND A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE TO ALL WHILE ALSO BETTER SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE. BY IMPROVING CRCCS CAPACITY TO REACH AND SERVE YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPORT CRCCS CAPACITY IN SERVING ALL CLIENTS CRCC INTERACTS WITH.

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER WILL ENHANCE ITS EXISTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM AND INTEGRATE RAPID-REHOUSING SCATTERED SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SERVICES INTO THE CURRENT PROGRAM TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE PROGRAM WILL TARGET ITS SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED GROUPS, INCLUDING BIPOC VICTIMS, MONOLINGUAL SPANISH SPEAKING VICTIMS, AND VICTIMS WITH CHILDREN. PRIMARY PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINES AND SCREENING, ACCESS TO 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, SERVICE LINKAGES, MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM WILL PRODUCE COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL LEVEL BENEFITS, INCLUDING EXPANDING RACIAL EQUITY, ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND FINANCIAL ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS THROUGH A ROBUST EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOCUS, AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF VICTIM-CENTERED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, PARTICULARLY FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.

EXPAND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND

MERRIMACK VALLEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, THE SOUTHWEST CRISIS CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STANDPOINT, THE MOUNTAIN LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE LAKEFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, WILL IMPLEMENT IMPROVING ACCESS, RESPONSE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING PROGRAM. THIS VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT WILL ADDRESS PURPOSE AREAS 1, 2, AND 3 FOR COTTONWOOD, JACKSON, MURRAY, NOBLES, PIPESTONE, AND ROCK COUNTIES. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) PROVIDING COURT ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY; 2) SUPPORTING SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH CASE FILE REVIEW WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ATTORNEYS OFFICES AND CONVENING A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM; AND 3) INCREASING REFERRALS FOR SERVICES.

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SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO JOINT RURAL COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING PROGRAM

CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER (CRCC) RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS FUNDING TO SUPPORT INCREASED ACCESS AND ENHANCED SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THIS PROJECT WILL UPDATE THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES OF OUR 24 HOUR HOTLINE, ACCESS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LANGUAGE BARRIERS, PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ENHANCE AWARENESS OF CRCCS SERVICES THROUGH A STRATEGIC MARKETING CAMPAIGN. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO DECREASE BARRIERS AND INCREASE ACCESS POINTS FOR VICTIMS AND THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM TO GET ASSISTANCE. IMPROVING OUR HOTLINE, DECREASING LANGUAGE BARRIERS AND PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WILL GREATLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

THE COUNTY OF TULARE IS SEEKING FUNDING THROUGH THE OVC FY 22 ENHANCED COLLABORATIVE MODEL (ECM) TASK FORCE TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING SOLICITATION, UNDER PURPOSE AREA 2- EXPANSION OF ESTABLISHED ECM HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCES. THIS FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE TULARE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE (TCHTTF). THE TULARE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (TCDA) IS THE APPLICANT AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, AND IS REQUESTING $747,722 IN FEDERAL FUNDING AND WILL MATCH $249,241WITH IN-KIND FUNDING WITH A TOTAL OF $996,963 FOR THE PROGRAM. THE CO-APPLICANT AS VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER IS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FAMILY CRISIS CENTER INC. (CCFCC) AND IS REQUESTING $750,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING AND WILL MATCH $250,000 IN KIND FUNDING FOR 2022 ECM TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM. DR. SANDRA MORGAN, DIRECTOR OF VANGUARD UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, HAS CONDUCTED ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE GUIDED THE TCHTTF IN IMPROVING ITS PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSES THROUGHOUT PREVIOUS ECM PROGRAMS. ALONG WITH THE GCWJ’S ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEREK MARSH, DR. MORGAN WILL CONTINUE TO ASSESS THE TCHTTF THROUGHOUT THE 2022 ECM PROGRAM AS A SUB-RECIPIENT WITH A FOCUS ON ACTION RESEARCH. THE TCHTTF SERVES TULARE COUNTY, AN AREA WITH A POPULATION OF 463,955 IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. TULARE COUNTY HAS SOME HALLMARKS OF AN AREA WHERE LABOR TRAFFICKING OCCURS IN THIS AGRICULTURAL-BASED REGION, INCLUDING 86,000 IMMIGRANTS FROM MEXICO RESIDING AND A MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT 33% BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE. SINCE FUNDING BEGAN THE TASK FORCE HAS COLLECTIVELY IDENTIFIED 14 VICTIMS IN 2019, 25 IN 2020 AND 51 IN 2021 FOR A TOTAL OF 90 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. THERE WERE 11 INVESTIGATIONS IN YEAR ONE, 9 IN YEAR TWO AND 2 SO FAR IN OUR CURRENT YEAR 3. THROUGH 2022 ECM FUNDING, THE TCHTTF WILL CONTINUE ITS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS, AND COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE 2022 PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1) REFINE CURRENT PROTOCOLS AND DEVELOP NEW PROTOCOLS TO SUPPORT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS; 2) STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS; 3) WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH EACH OTHER AND THE FULL-TIME TASK FORCE COORDINATOR; 4) IDENTIFY AND CONDUCT A RANGE OF PROACTIVE APPROACHES FOR VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND PROSECUTION; 5) PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS; 6) JOINTLY PROVIDE TARGETED TRAINING TO NUMEROUS COMMUNITY GROUPS SPECIFICALLY WITHIN STRATEGIC AREAS OF NEED; 7) HOLD FREQUENT, REGULARLY SCHEDULED TASK FORCE MEETINGS; AND 8) SUPPORT THE TULARE COUNTY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING(TCAHT).

LAKE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASKFORCE

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, ION CENTER FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF , CARROLL COUNTY ATTORNEY, GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF, GALLATIN COUNTY ATTORNEY, GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF, GRANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, OWEN COUNTY SHERIFF, OWEN COUNTY ATTORNEY, PENDLETON COUNTY SHERIFF, PENDLETON COUNTY ATTORNEY, LEGALAID OF BLUEGRASS, NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE, CARROLL COUNTY HOSPITAL, THRIVE EMPOWERMENT, AND FIESTA (FAMILIES, INCLUSION, EDUCATION, SOCIETY, TRADITION, ACCESS) OF NORTHERN KENTUCKYWILL IMPLEMENT THE RURAL INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY PROJECT. THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES PURPOSE AREAS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 FOR CARROLL, GALLATIN, GRANT, PENDLETON, AND OWEN COUNTIES.SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1) INCREASINGVICTIM SERVICES PROVIDED IN FIVE RURAL COUNTIES BY 50%; 2) EXPANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES; 3) DEVELOPING A SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY RESPONSE; AND 4) INCREASINGAWARENESS AND ACCESS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMS (SAFE) AND HOSPITAL ADVOCACY IN RURAL COUNTIES. DELIVERABLES DEVELOPED UNDER THIS PROJECT INCLUDE MARKETING MATERIALS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE PROJECT, SERVING RURAL COUNTIES POWERPOINT FOR ADAPTED HOSPITAL ADVOCACY FOR RURAL POPULATIONS AND TRANSLATED MATERIALS FOR SPANISH SPEAKING POPULATION INCLUDING RESOURCE GUIDE, UPDATED RACK CARDS, HOSPITAL PICTORIAL GUIDE, AND GREEN DOT BYSTANDER TRAINING. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

FAMILY INTERVENTION AND RESILIENCY SUPPORT TEAM (FIRST) - LUK, INC.’S FAMILY INTERVENTION AND RESILIENCY SUPPORT TEAM (FIRST) WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO 200 FAMILIES (100 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS) THAT INCLUDE A CAREGIVER/PARENT WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI), A CHILD WITH A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SED), AND/OR CAREGIVER OR CHILD WITH SMI/SED AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (I.E., CO-OCCURRING DISORDER [COD]). FAMILIES WILL RESIDE IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AND WILL BE INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF BECOMING INVOLVED WITH CHILD WELFARE. FIRST WILL PROVIDE FOUR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES: ATTACHMENT, SELF-REGULATION, COMPETENCY (ARC), ARC GROW FOR CAREGIVERS, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI), AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL FAMILY RECOVERY (MDFR), ALL OF WHICH COMPLEMENT AND BUILD UPON EACH OTHER. SERVICES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED BY A MOBILE TEAM CONSISTING OF A CLINICIAN AND ADDITIONAL STAFF WHOSE EXPERTISE MATCHES THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY (E.G., YOUTH SUPPORT, PARENT SUPPORT, RECOVERY SUPPORT). PROJECT GOALS ARE: (1) TO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CAREGIVERS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK DUE TO THE CAREGIVERS’ SMI OR COD; (2) TO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO YOUTH WITH AN SED OR COD; AND (3) TO ENHANCE THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF LUK’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. OUR OBJECTIVES INCLUDE ENHANCING CAREGIVER/YOUTH FUNCTIONING, IMPROVING SYMPTOMS, IMPROVING COPING, SATISFACTION WITH TELEHEALTH SERVICES, AND SUPPORTING STAFF WELLNESS. FIRST WILL ATTEND TO THE NEEDS OF PROVIDERS BY SUPPORTING SELF-CARE AND PROVIDING TRAINING ON SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS. WE WILL ACHIEVE THESE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES BY IMPLEMENTING A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TRAUMA-INFORMED SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PLANNING AND DELIVERY, CLINICAL AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, AND STAFF TRAINING. HOME-BASED IN-PERSON AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES WILL BE OFFERED.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: A) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; B) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES FOR CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; AND/OR C) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AND CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: A) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; B) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG- AND SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; C) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; D) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND E) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS.    THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS NEW OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, SEEKHAVEN FAMILY CRISIS AND RESOURCE CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UTAH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION, CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF GRAND COUNTY, MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM, GRAND COUNTY VICTIM ASSISTANCE UNIT, UTAH COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, MOAB POLICE DEPARTMENT, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, AND SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT, WILL IMPLEMENT SEEKHAVEN OVW RURAL PROJECT: EXPANDING VICTIMS SERVICES AND PREVENTION EDUCATION IN SOUTHEASTERN UTAH. THIS VICTIM SERVICE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE PURPOSE AREAS: 1, 2, AND 3 FOR GRAND, SAN JUAN, AND EMERY COUNTIES IN UTAH. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER TO SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN GRAND, SAN JUAN, AND EMERY COUNTIES; 2) DELIVERING TRAUMA-INFORMED, SURVIVOR-CENTERED ADVOCACY SERVICES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN SOUTHEASTERN UTAH; 3) EXPANDING SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMMING IN GRAND, SAN JUAN, AND EMERY COUNTIES; 4) PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DV VICTIMS IN RURAL SOUTHEASTERN UTAH; AND 5) INCREASING COMMUNITY PARTNER COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE SYSTEMIC RESPONSE TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER RURAL ADVOCACY OUTREACH PROJECT

PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION FOR AT-RISK RURAL YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES

EQUAL ACCESS TO SAFETY AND HEALING

LUK CRISIS CENTER, INC. (LUK) WILL IMPLEMENT LUK MENTORING. THE PURPOSE IS TO MATCH YOUTH AGES 617 WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MA. OVER THE THREE-YEAR PROJECT PERIOD, LUK MENTORING WILL SUPPORT NEW MATCHES FOR 150 YOUTH (50 PER YEAR) AND 30 CONTINUATION MATCHES. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SITE-BASED MENTORING FOR ONE SCHOOL YEAR OR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING FOR ONE CALENDAR YEAR. MATCHES ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AT DESIGNATED SITES OR IN THE COMMUNITY FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR PER WEEK. MENTOR MATCHES WILL ALSO JOIN TOGETHER WITH STAFF AND FAMILIES FOR CELEBRATIONS AND GROUP ACTIVITIES. LUK MENTORING INTEGRATES THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICES FOR MENTORING INTO THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTOR RECRUITMENT, SCREENING, TRAINING, MATCHING, MONITORING, AND MATCH CLOSURE. MENTORS ARE RECRUITED AND TRAINED TO SUPPORT YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY MISUSING OR DEPENDENT ON SUBSTANCES INCLUDING OPIOIDS, STIMULANTS, AND OTHER LICIT OR ILLICIT SUBSTANCES, YOUTH AT RISK FOR MISUSING SUBSTANCES, AND YOUTH WITH FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY MISUSING OR DEPENDENT ON SUBSTANCES. MENTORS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH TO PROGRESS TOWARD SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AT HOME, AND IN LIFE, BASED ON PERSONALIZED GOALS IN THEIR MENTORSHIP PLAN. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 50 PERCENT OF ACCEPTED YOUTH ARE MATCHED WITH A MENTOR (NOTE: OF ALL YOUTH REFERRED FOR MENTORING, NOT ALL WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT, BUT MAY BE ACCEPTED INTO MENTORING PROJECTS FUNDED BY OTHER SOURCES), 95 PERCENT OF ACCEPTED MENTORS ARE MATCHED WITH YOUTH, 85 PERCENT OF MATCHES HAVE AT LEAST 35 CONTACTS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THEIR MATCH, 85 PERCENT OF CLOSED MATCHES WILL HAVE MET FOR THE MINIMUM EXPECTED LENGTH OF THE MATCH, 75 PERCENT OF MENTEES DEVELOP/MAINTAIN/STRENGTHEN LIFELONG CONNECTIONS, INCREASED INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTHY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES, AND ABSTAINING FROM/REDUCED SUBSTANCE MISUSE.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN REXBURG, IDAHO, A RURAL REGION OF THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE 12 SCATTERED SITE RESIDENCES FOR 12 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PRIVATE LANDLORD HOUSING UNITS. THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER INC WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS 4 PARTNER(S), THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, CONNEXTIONS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LEGACY RENTAL MANAGEMENT, AND NO MORE A STRANGER FOUNDATION, TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS CONTINUATION PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. SERVICES OFFERED WILL FOCUS ON EXPANDING ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AS WELL AS MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERSERVEDPOPULATIONS DUE TO GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, RACE AND ETHNICITY, LANGUAGE BARRIERS AND ALIENAGE STATUSIN THE REGION. THE GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVORS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES: RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, VICTIM ADVOCACY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, REPRESENTATION FILING GREEN CARD, NATURALIZATION AND ASYLUM APPLICATIONS AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO RETAIN 5 STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER EMERGENCY YOUTH SHELTER PROGRAM

YOUTH CRISIS CENTER'S BASIC CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE, COUNSELING, GATEWAY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FOLLOW-UP/AFTERCARE TO RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH 10-17 YEARS OF AGE.

THE LAKE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE (THE TASK FORCE) IS CO-LED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNER THE LAKE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE (LCSAO) AND VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CENTER, DBA A SAFE PLACE (ASP). THE TASK FORCE SERVES LAKE COUNTY, IL, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEASTERN CORNER OF ILLINOIS, MIDWAY BETWEEN THE CITIES OF CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE. THE TASK FORCE COORDINATES STRATEGIC COUNTY-WIDE EFFORTS TO REDUCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SERVICE THE SURVIVORS OF SUCH CRIMES, AND AGGRESSIVELY INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE BOTH SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKERS. A GRANT FUNDED TASK FORCE COORDINATOR MANAGES ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS, PARTNERSHIP GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE LCSAO CONDUCTS PROACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS OF SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKERS. ASP DELIVERS WRAPAROUND OVC-APPROVED DIRECT SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE INCREASED SAFETY, INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE: 1) ENHANCED TRAINING AND EDUCATION, 2) STREAMLINED VICTIM SERVICES, 3) COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND AWARENESS, 4) PROACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS, AND 5) STRENGTHENED COLLABORATION BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS.

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

LUK MENTORING

THE TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AND ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF PEOPLE GRANT PROGRAM (DISABILITY PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20122. THE GOAL OF THE DISABILITY GRANT PROGRAM IS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITHIN AND BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVES THE RESPONSE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AND TO HOLD PERPETRATORS OF SUCH CRIMES ACCOUNTABLE. THE CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER WILL COLLABORATE WITH CLEVELAND HEARING AND SPEECH TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS AND MAINTAIN OR ENHANCE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE TEAM, KNOWN AS DEAF PATHWAYS; INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, SAFE, AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE; IDENTIFY NEEDS WITHIN THE GRANTEES ORGANIZATION AND/OR SERVICE AREA; AND DEVELOP A PLAN THAT ADDRESSES THOSE IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND BUILDS A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE WORK. DEAF PATHWAYS IS A PROJECT THAT FOCUSES ON OF INCREASING ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR D/DEAF/HOH PEOPLE WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF DIRECT SERVICES FOR D/DEAF/HOH SURVIVORS, OUTREACH, AND TRAINING OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ON HOW TO MAKE SIMILAR POSITIVE AND NECESSARY CHANGES. DURING THIS PROJECT PERIOD, DEAF PATHWAYS WILL FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO. SPECIFICALLY, DEAF PATHWAYS WILL FOCUS ON: INCREASING INTERNAL COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND KNOWLEDGE WITHIN AND IN-BETWEEN THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING AT THE LEADERSHIP LEVEL, TO SUPPORT DEAF PATHWAYS PURPOSE OF INCREASING SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES FOR DEAF SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. INCREASING SHARED KNOWLEDGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED/TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE AND DEAF CULTURE. THIS WORK WILL BE INCLUSIVE OF MULTIPLE DISABILITIES AND CULTURAL AND RACIAL IDENTITIES. INCREASING TRUST IN SERVICES OFFERED TO D/DEAF/HOH SURVIVORS THROUGH CO-CREATED AND CO-LEAD CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR D/DEAF/HOH SURVIVORS INCLUSIVE OF MULTIPLE DISABILITIES AND CULTURAL AND RACIAL IDENTITIES.

THE GRANTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM PROGRAM (REFERRED TO AS THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM) WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 TO IMPROVE THE RESPONSE OF THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FAMILIES WITH A HISTORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, OR IN CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES FOR IMPROVING THE CAPACITY OF COURTS AND COMMUNITIES TO RESPOND TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE TARGETED CRIMES: COURT-BASED AND COURT-RELATED PROGRAMS; SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE BY AND BETWEEN PARENTS; TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN THE COURT SYSTEM; CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES; AND THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES IN JUVENILE COURT MATTERS. PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM ARE THOSE THAT FOCUS ON KEEPING VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN SAFE FROM FURTHER ABUSE AND HOLDING OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROJECT, FAMILY CRISIS CENTERS, INC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IOWA JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 COURTS, WILL PROVIDE SUPERVISED VISITATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; CONDUCT OUTREACH TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SUPERVISED VISITATION SERVICES; AND FACILITATETRAININGS FOR JUDGES AND COURT CLERKS ON ISSUES RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN NORTHWEST IOWA. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-22-GG-00233-JFFX.

THE AGENCY'S BASIC CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE, COUNSELING, GATEWAY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, SCREENING, HARM REDUCTION, AFTERCARE TO RUNAWAY/HOMELESS YOUTH 10-17 YEARS OF AGE.

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

THE BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

RURAL INTERVENTION AND OUTREACH FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTICE VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING PROJECT (RIO PROJECT)

PLACEMENT STABILITY IS A STRONG PREDICTOR OF SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. UNFORTUNATELY, THOUSANDS OF YOUTH IN MASSACHUSETTS EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT TRANSITIONS EACH YEAR AND HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGE OUT OF CARE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE PERMANENCY PLAN. TO SUPPORT YOUTH WHO EXPERIENCE TRANSITIONS FROM ONE PLACEMENT TO ANOTHER AS WELL AS THOSE TRANSITIONING TO INDEPENDENCE, LUK, INC. HAS DEVELOPED A NEW PROGRAM CALLED TRANSITIONS TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FOUR DIRECT SERVICE ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PROVIDERS WHO WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE TRANSITION PROCESS. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UNIVERSAL TRANSITION PLANNING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 15-24 (INCLUSIVE) WITHIN THE AGENCY, USING TOOLS AND TEMPLATES DEVELOPED FOR THIS PROJECT. THE PLANNING PROCESS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY RAPID CONTACT (WITHIN 72 HOURS) WITH ALL YOUTH TRANSITIONING OUT OF ONE OF LUK’S PLACEMENT SERVICES. BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT DURING THIS CONTACT, YOUNG PEOPLE MAY ENROLL INTO SHORT-TERM OR LONGER-TERM SERVICES IN THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM. BRIEF, SHORT-TERM TRANSITION ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED OUT OF A LUK PLACEMENT SETTING AND NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE THIS CHANGE SUCCESSFULLY. LONGER-TERM SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED OUT OF CARE TO INDEPENDENCE. THEIR EMANCIPATION FROM CARE MEANS THAT SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY ENDS. THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM OFFERS A WAY FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE TO RE-ENGAGE WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WITHOUT RE-ENROLLING IN CHILD WELFARE OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES. TRANSITIONS STAFF ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVING SHORT-TERM OR LONGER-TERM SERVICES RECEIVE COORDINATED, EFFECTIVE CARE THAT IS CENTERED ON THE YOUNG PERSON’S VOICE. THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WILL ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, REFERRAL SUPPORT, AND MORE, AS WELL AS LUK’S EMERGENCY SERVICES ON-CALL SUPPORT. SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED USING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE PRINCIPLES ALONG WITH THE EVIDENCE-BASED MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING MODEL, RESULTING POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES (E.G., PLACEMENT STABILITY, DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS).

THE GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS (UNDERSERVED PROGRAM) WAS STATUTORILY CREATED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 (VAWA 2013) TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTREACH STRATEGIES TARGETED AT ADULT OR YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SUCH POPULATIONS. GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED TO: 1) WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 2) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO PROVIDE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 3) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TRADITIONAL VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE POPULATION SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES; 4) STRENGTHEN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JUSTICE INTERVENTIONS BY PROVIDING TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, JUDGES, AND OTHER COURT PERSONNEL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; 5) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTREACH, EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES THAT HIGHLIGHT AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND THE SPECIFIC ISSUES FACED BY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING FROM UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; OR, 6) STRENGTHEN THE RESPONSE OF SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES BY PROVIDING POPULATION-SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ARE LIMITED TO: POPULATION SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS OR VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT ARE (1) DEAF PROGRAMS (2) LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) ORGANIZATIONS, (3) ORGANIZATIONS SERVING UNDERSERVED RELIGIOUS POPULATIONS, (4) DISABILITY PROGRAMS, OR (5) ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CERTAIN UNDERSERVED RACIAL AND ETHNIC POPULATIONS. THE BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER (BARCC) IS APPLYING WITH OUR PARTNERS THE BOSTON CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (BCIL), THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT (CSD), ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (RCC), AND CONSUMER CONSULTANTS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE. THE CURRENT PROPOSAL BUILDS ON HISTORY AND ADDS NEW PARTNERS AS WE GROW IN OUR RESPONSE TO THE COMMUNITIES NEEDS AND STRENGTHS. THE PROJECT TITLE IS MASS COLLABORATION (MOVEMENT FOR ACCESS, SAFETY, AND SURVIVORS) AND THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS AS FOLLOWS. THE MASS COLLABORATIONS PURPOSE IS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACCESSIBLY AND INCLUSIVELY AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WHILE ALSO WORKING TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH DISABILITIES. TO THIS END, WE WILL ADDRESS FOUR GOALS: 1. PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON SAFE AND EMPOWERING PERSONAL CARE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVING CARE, AND TO CAREGIVERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE ISOLATED BY LANGUAGE BARRIERS OR BY INFORMAL FAMILIAL CARE; 2. BUILD THE CAPACITY OF UNARMED ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEAMS TO PROVIDE SKILLED SUPPORTIVE RESPONSES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH DISABILITIES; 3. DEVELOP AND DELIVER INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS ON CONSENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND RESPONDING TO DISCLOSURES; 4. ENGAGE WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORT THEM TO CREATE SAFER AND MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH DISABILITIES. OUTCOMES: WE WILL: INCREASE ACCESS TO - AND PARTICIPANTS KNOWLEDGE OF - SAFE, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES; PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEAMS WITH SKILLS TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES AND RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES; INCREASE PARTICIPANTS SKILLS TO PRACTICE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPPORT OTHERS; INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPORTS AND SAFE SPACES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROJECT WILL BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN METRO BOSTON. THIS INCLUDES SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE WILL ALSO PAY EXTRA FOCUS TO MARGINALIZED GROUPS WITHIN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH ID/D, YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN THE PREDOMINANTLY BIPOC BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS OF DORCHESTER, ROXBURY, AND MATTAPAN.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. WITH THIS CONTINUATION RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING GRANT AWARD, THE DOMESTIC ABUSE SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER (DBA THE BRIDGE), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOPE CRISIS CENTER, PROJECT RESPONSE, AND VOICES OF HOPE, WILL IMPLEMENT A VICTIM SERVICES PROJECT FOR THE NEBRASKA COUNTIES OF JOHNSON, NEMAHA, OTOE, PAWNEE, RICHARDSON GAGE, YORK, SEWARD, SALINE, JEFFERSON, FILLMORE, THAYER, BURT, CUMING, DODGE, SAUNDERS, WASHINGTON AND LANCASTER. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) STRENGTHENING SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA TRAINING, RESPONSE, AND OUTREACH COLLABORATIVE (SENTROC) THROUGH QUARTERLY MEETINGS TO OVERSEE GOAL PROGRESS, FACILITATE GRANT REPORTING, SHARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENHANCE COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE REGION; 2) HOSTING AN ANNUAL IN-PERSON NETWORKING/TRAINING EVENT FOR SENTROC PARTNERS; 3) PROVIDING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, AWARENESS-RAISING EVENTS, COMMUNITY SEMINARS, INFORMATION/SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, LOCAL MEETINGS, FOCUS GROUPS, ETC.; 4) PROVIDING SKILLS-BASED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO FIRST RESPONDERS; 5) PROVIDING 24-HOUR HOTLINE SUPPORT, MAINTAINING SATELLITE OFFICES AND ADEQUATE STAFFING, PROVIDING OUTREACH IN ISOLATED COMMUNITIES, AND TRAVELING TO MEET RURAL CLIENTS AS NECESSARY; 6) MAINTAINING BILINGUAL SERVICES AND PROVIDE LANGUAGE-INCLUSIVE OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY; 7) PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND 8) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID, SUCH AS HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, SHELTER, AND BASIC NECESSITIES. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 24 MONTHS.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT (LAV) PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 20121, INCREASES THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT AND YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. “LEGAL ASSISTANCE” INCLUDES ASSISTANCE IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; AND B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (E.G., SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIM’S SAFETY AND PRIVACY. LAV FUNDS PROJECTS THAT IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND/OR ESTABLISH THIS COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH (1) COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS; (2) EFFORTS BY ORGANIZATIONS WITH A DEMONSTRATED HISTORY OF PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL OR ADVOCACY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; OR (3) COMPETENT SUPERVISED PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE. GRANTEES MUST EITHER DEMONSTRATE EXPERTISE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND/OR STALKING, OR PARTNER WITH AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SUCH EXPERTISE. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE REDUCTION TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HIGH RISK TEAM MODEL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER RHY BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

HOMELESS VETERANS (HVRP)

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, ONEIDA CRISIS CENTER, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILY SERVICE ALLIANCE AND BINGHAM CRISIS CENTER, WILL IMPLEMENT THE SOUTHEASTERNIDAHO SEXUAL ASSAULT/DOMESTIC VIOLENCESERVICE PROVIDERS COLLABORATIVE. THIS VICTIM SERVICE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: 1 AND 3 FOR POWER, CARIBOU, BANNOCK, BINGHAM, ONEIDA, AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES WITHIN RURAL SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) CONTINUATION OF VICTIM SERVICES WITHIN RURAL SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO THROUGH PROVIDING ENGLISH AND SPANISH 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, MEDICAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, ASSISTANCE WITH CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOLISTIC HEALING MODALITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING/REFERRALS, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION ALONG WITH LIMITED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; 2) SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS & PREVENTION OUTREACH ACTIVITIES BY PROVIDING OUTREACH FOCUSED ON AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND SERVICE AVAILABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY NON-INTIMATE PARTNER SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING SEXUAL ASSAULT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN; AND 3) ENHANCED ADVOCATE RESPONSE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS BY UTILIZING TRAINING FUNDS FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE TO ATTEND SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE) TRAINING AND ALSO TO BECOME A CERTIFIED FORENSIC INTERVIEW STRUCTURE. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS PRIORITY AREA 2: PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS RUNAWAY NETWORK (CMRN)

YOUTH CRISIS CENTER, INC, BASIC CENTER PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM

YOUTH CRISIS CENTER RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH BASIC CENTER PROGRAM: PROVIDING OUTREACH, EDUCATION, TEMPORARY SHELTER CARE, COUNSELING MANAGEMENT, RE

THE SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO JOINT RURAL DV/SA SERVICE PROVIDERS PROJECT TO ENHANCE SERVICES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE AND STAL

SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, DEVELOPMENT OF A SART, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AND PREVENTION, AND STAFF TRAINING

ALTERNATIVE HOUSE, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO TWENTY RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH, GIRLS AND BOYS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10 AND 18, WITH A PROJECTED 3

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

RURAL PROJECT.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. A HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL IS ONE WHO LACKS A FIXED, REGULAR, AND ADEQUATE NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE, AND INCLUDES AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS SHARING THE HOUSING OF OTHER PERSONS DUE TO LOSS OF HOUSING, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, OR A SIMILAR REASON. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. PROJECTS MUST PROVIDE: 1) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND 2) SUPPORT SERVICES (TO INCLUDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES) TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MODELS INCLUDE: COMMUNAL/SHARED FAMILY LIVING SPACES, CLUSTERED/INDIVIDUAL FAMILY CO-LOCATED SPACES AND SCATTERED SITE/INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SPACES INDEPENDENTLY LOCATED. PROJECTS MUST OFFER A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS AND MAXIMUM 24 MONTHS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE. SUPPORT SERVICES CAN BE A WIDE RANGE OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY SERVICES FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING SURVIVORS AND ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS BECAUSE OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, RACE, ETHNICITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS (SUCH AS LANGUAGE BARRIERS, DISABILITIES, ALIENAGE STATUS, OR AGE). EXAMPLES OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, LIMITED LEGAL ASSISTANCE (REGARDING HOUSING, PROTECTION ORDERS, AND LIMITED IMMIGRATION MATTERS THAT AFFECT A VICTIM’S ABILITY TO OBTAIN HOUSING), AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A COMPENSATED PARTNERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE CONSISTENT QUALITY OF SERVICE. ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED, SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY FOLLOW-UP SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO SURVIVORS FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM OF 12 MONTHS.

DIRECT SERVICES TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY OHIO

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE GRANTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM PROGRAM (REFERRED TO AS THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM) WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 TO IMPROVE THE RESPONSE OF THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FAMILIES WITH A HISTORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING OR IN CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES FOR IMPROVING THE CAPACITY OF COURTS AND COMMUNITIES TO RESPOND TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE TARGETED CRIMES: COURT-BASED AND COURT-RELATED PROGRAMS; SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE BY AND BETWEEN PARENTS; TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN THE COURT SYSTEM; CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES; AND THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES IN JUVENILE COURT MATTERS. ALL PROJECTS UNDER THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM MUST ADDRESS SUPERVISED VISITATION OR COURT-BASED AND COURT-RELATED PROGRAMS.  IF A PROJECT IS ADDRESSING SUPERVISED VISITATION, IT MUST ALSO INCLUDE ACTIVITIES UNDER AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL PURPOSE AREA, SUCH AS CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, COURT-BASED AND COURT-RELATED PROGRAMS, OR TRAINING WITHIN THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM. COURT-BASED AND COURT-RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MAY BE ADDRESSED ON THEIR OWN. PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM FOCUS ON KEEPING VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN SAFE FROM FURTHER ABUSE AND HOLDING OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE. ALL JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM PROJECTS MUST INCLUDE FORMAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH BOTH A NONPROFIT, NONGOVERNMENTAL, OR TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER AND A COURT.   THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

BASIC CENTER

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM

CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER (CRCC)WILLPARTNERWITH CUYAHOGA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION (THE COURT) IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO FOR THIS PROJECTTO INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND PREVENTFURTHER DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR BY GIRLS INVOLVED WITH THE COURT AND WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE PROJECTS FOCUS WILL BE ON GIRLS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE COUNTYS JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS. THIS GROUP OF GIRLS WILL BE REFERRED TO CRCCS PROPOSED PROGRAMMING BY THE COURT IF THEY ARE SCREENED FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIMIZATION AND DISCLOSE SEXUAL TRAUMA OF SOME DEGREE.PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE CRUCIAL EARLY INTERVENTION THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUPS AND PREVENTION SESSIONS, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE GIRLS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS APPROPRIATE. CRCC AND THE COURT CURRENTLY COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SPECIFICALLY, BUT A VERY NOTICEABLE AND PRESSING GAP IN EXISTENCE FOR GIRLS IN THE SYSTEM WHO HAVE NOT BEEN TRAFFICKED, BUT WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL TRAUMA.

STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE

LAKE COUNTY ILLINOIS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER AND TRAINING FOR KEY PROFESSIONALS

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351), HAS AS ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE THE PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO AID MINORS, ADULTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS (AS DEFINED IN 34 U.S.C. 12473(6)) OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SHORT-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH LOCATING AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AND INTEGRATING INTO A COMMUNITY. JEANNE GEIGER CRISIS CENTER, INC, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN NEWBURYPORT, MA, WILL IMPLEMENT THE MERRIMACK VALLEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS, IN COLLABORATION WITH YWCA OF GREATER NEWBURYPORT. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TWENTY-ONE PRIVATE LANDLORD, SCATTERED SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESIDENCES FOR TWENTY-ONE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN BOTH URBAN AND SUBURBAN REGIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS. THIS CONTINUATION PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES HOUSING ADVOCACY, VICTIM ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND LEGAL ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL RETAIN TWO DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351), HAS AS ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE THE PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO AID MINORS, ADULTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS (AS DEFINED IN 34 U.S.C. 12473(6)) OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SHORT-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH LOCATING AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AND INTEGRATING INTO A COMMUNITY. CRISIS CENTER FOR SOUTH SUBURBIA, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN TINLEY PARK, IL, WILL IMPLEMENT THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT PROJECT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS, IN COLLABORATION WITH PRAIRIE STATE. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE 14 TO 20 PRIVATE LANDLORD, SCATTERED SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESIDENCES FOR 14 TO 20 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A SUBURBAN REGION OF ILLINOIS. THIS CONTINUATION PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. SERVICES OFFERED WILL FOCUS ON PRIMARILY SERVING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE REGION AND WILL BE TAILORED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS WHO ARE SERVED. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, FAMILY COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL/GROUP COUNSELING, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL FUND FOUR STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351), HAS AS ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE THE PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO AID MINORS, ADULTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS (AS DEFINED IN 34 U.S.C. 12473(6)) OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SHORT-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH LOCATING AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AND INTEGRATING INTO A COMMUNITY. FAMILY CRISIS CENTER INC., A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN SIOUX CENTER, IA, WILL IMPLEMENT THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTERS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS, IN COLLABORATION WITH ATLAS OF SIOUX CENTER. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FIFTEEN PRIVATE LANDLORD, SCATTERED SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESIDENCES FOR FIFTEEN SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A RURAL REGION OF IOWA. THIS CONTINUATION PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE SERVICES OFFERED WILL FOCUS ON PROVIDING VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS AND WILL BE TAILORED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS WHO ARE SERVED. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, VICTIM ADVOCACY AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL FUND TWO DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351), HAS AS ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE THE PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO AID MINORS, ADULTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS (AS DEFINED IN 34 U.S.C. 12473(6)) OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SHORT-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH LOCATING AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AND INTEGRATING INTO A COMMUNITY. FAMILY CRISIS CENTER OF WALKER, DADE, CATOOSA, AND CHATTOOGA COUNTIES, INC., A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN ROCK SPRING, GA, WILL IMPLEMENT THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR RURAL VICTIMS PROJECT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS, IN COLLABORATION WITH BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN, AND LAFAYETTE HOUSING AUTHORITY. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE EIGHT PRIVATE LANDLORD, SCATTERED SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESIDENCES FOR EIGHT SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A RURAL REGION OF GEORGIA. THIS NEW PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE SERVICES OFFERED WILL FOCUS ON PROVIDING VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS AND WILL BE TAILORED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS WHO ARE SERVED. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL HIRE ONE ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBER TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

WASHINGTON PARISH COALITION AGAINST DRUGS

MOBILE SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAM CLINIC

LAKE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM

ADDRESSING CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT

LUK MENTORING FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING.

SPANISH LANGUAGE OUTREACH

THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER (RCC) AND THE SUMMIT COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (SCJC) TO INCREASE SAFETY, SUPPORT, AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN YOUTH DETENTION WILL ADDRESS THE SEXUAL ABUSE TO PRISON PIPELINE IN SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, INTERSECTIONAL APPROACH THAT CENTERS THE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH SURVIVOR TO GUARANTEE SAFETY AND ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS DURING AND AFTER DETENTION. THIS PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS THE HISTORY OF SEXUAL ABUSE PRIOR TO ARRIVING IN DETENTION, INCREASE SAFETY AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES WHILE IN DETENTION, AND IMPLEMENT AN AFTERCARE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS WITH ONGOING TREATMENT AND ADVOCACY. EXPECTED RESULTS INCLUDE INCREASED ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN DETENTION, BUT ESPECIALLY THE DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH NUMBER OF BLACK YOUTH IN DETENTION; IMPROVED STAFF ADHERENCE TO DISCLOSURE PROTOCOL; REDUCED REVICTIMIZATION AND CRIMINALIZATION FOR IMPACTED YOUTH, AND IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE.     SINCE 2016, THE RCC AND SCJC HAVE PARTNERED ON RESTORE COURT, A SPECIALIZED DOCKET FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD FOR SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF YOUTH INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING. BOTH RCC AND SCJC RECOGNIZE THE NEED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH A HISTORY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE SERVICES BEYOND THOSE INVOLVE IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SCJC STAFF WITH ENHANCED TRAINING ON STANDARDS FOR VICTIM SUPPORT WHEN SEXUAL ABUSE IS DISCLOSED. THE PROPOSED PROGRAM WILL REACH A BROADER SUBSET OF SUMMIT COUNTY YOUTH IN JUVENILE DETENTION, SO THAT ANY YOUTH THAT DISCLOSES A HISTORY OF SEXUAL ABUSE WILL RECEIVE EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT SERVICES, NOT JUST THOSE INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING.     THE PROPOSED PROGRAM WILL UTILIZE RCC RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT/CRISIS INTERVENTION DURING WALK-IN ADVOCACY HOURS AT SCJC AS WELL AS INCREASE ACCESS TO THE HOTLINE PHONE AND CHAT TOOLS FOR YOUTH DETAINEES; PROVIDE PSYCHO-EDUCATION YOUTH GROUPS USING EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM FOR BOYS, GIRLS, AND GENDER NONCONFORMING YOUTH TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND BEHAVIORS; WORK WITH THE DETENTION FACILITY TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO RESPOND TO YOUTH WHO DISCLOSE SEXUAL ABUSE; PROVIDE TRAINING TO SCJC STAFF ON THE IMPACTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, TRAUMA, UTILIZING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND RESPONDING TO DISCLOSURES; AND PROVIDE ONGOING AFTERCARE SUPPORT ONCE THE YOUTH LEAVES DETENTION. RCC RECOGNIZES THE NEED FOR SUPPORT SERVICES THAT INCORPORATE THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF EACH SURVIVOR AFFECTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE, INCLUDING GENDER, SEXUALITY, AGE, AND RACE, AND WILL IMPLEMENT THE CURRICULUM FROM THE ONE CIRCLE FOUNDATION AND THE PREA RESOURCE CENTER THAT IS SENSITIVE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE SURVIVOR’S LIFE EXPERIENCES. THE SUPPORT GROUP MODEL HAS EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ITS EFFICACY AND APPROPRIATENESS IN A JUVENILE JUSTICE SETTING THAT IS SERVING PRIMARILY BLACK YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT THE TRAUMA-INFORMED, EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO ADDRESS HISTORY OF SEXUAL ABUSE DURING AND AFTER DETENTION, COMBINED WITH MEETING BASIC NEEDS LIKE HOUSING, EDUCATION, FOOD, EMPLOYMENT, IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY REDUCE REVICTIMIZATION AND CRIMINALIZATION OF BEHAVIORS RESPONDING TO SEXUAL ABUSE, AS WELL AS TO INCREASE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND WELL-BEING FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED SURVIVORS.

THE CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER (CRCC) PROJECT WILL EXPAND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY AND SERVICES TO THE CLARK-FULTON COMMUNITY IN CLEVELAND, OH, WITH A FOCUS ON HISPANIC AND LATINA SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THIS STRATEGY IS ESPECIALLY STRATEGIC GIVEN THE PROXIMITY TO UNDERSERVED HISPANIC AND LATINA COMMUNITY MEMBERS CURRENTLY WITHOUT SERVICES. TO MEET THE NEED FOR THIS COMMUNITY, THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF CRCC'S EXISTING CLARK-FULTON HEADQUARTERS TO INCLUDE A THIRD-FLOOR VENUE. WITH ADDED CAPACITY, SERVICES SUCH AS CRISIS INTERVENTION, VICTIM ASSISTANCE, THERAPY, AND CASE MANAGEMENT CAN BE DELIVERED FOR SURVIVORS WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR SERVICES OFFERED IN SPANISH, TRANSLATORS AND COMMUNICATION AIDS TO HELP MINIMIZE BARRIERS. IN ADDITION, ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS AT NO COST. FINALLY, ALL SERVICES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS OR WHETHER A SURVIVOR REPORTS THEIR ASSAULT OR ABUSE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING, ALONGSIDE OTHER VICTIM SERVICES. FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN ACHIEVING SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING BY PAYING FOR NECESSITIES THAT ARE NOT EASILY MET BY TRADITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET SELF-IDENTIFIED NEEDS QUICKLY. RECIPIENTS UNDER THIS NEW PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT SURVIVOR-IDENTIFIED NEEDS THAT COULD INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPORT FOR RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDREN'S NEEDS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EXPENSES, EDUCATION EXPENSES, DEBT, AND/OR OTHER EXPENSES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A SURVIVOR'S LONG-TERM SAFETY, WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO AID MINORS, ADULTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENABLE A MINOR, AN ADULT, OR A DEPENDENT OF SUCH MINOR OR ADULT LOCATE AND SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING, SECURE EMPLOYMENT, AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. THE EAST TEXAS CRISIS CENTER, INC., IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN TYLER, TEXAS, AN URBAN REGION OF THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE 12 SCATTERED SITE RESIDENCES FOR 12 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PRIVATE LANDLORD HOUSING UNITS. THE EAST TEXAS CRISIS CENTER, INC., WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS ONE PARTNER, THE CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORP OF TYLER TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS NEW PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVORS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES: RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL NOT HIREADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM. FOLLOW-UP SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THE GRANTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING AGAINST CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORTS TO DEVELOP OR EXPAND PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR NON-ABUSING PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND LEGAL GUARDIANS. WITH THIS GRANT FUNDING, THE LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INC. WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE SAFE YOUTH - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND HEALING (YEAH) PROGRAM BY SERVING SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AGES 5-19 IN WAUKEGAN COUNTY IN THE SERVICE AREA OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. MOU PARTNERS ON THIS PROJECT INCLUDE A SAFE PLACE AND WAUKEGAN DISTRICT 60 SCHOOL (K-12) SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WAUKEGAN. THE PROJECT WILL: 1) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-BASED POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROGRAMS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND/OR SEX TRAFFICKING OF STUDENTS; 2) DELIVER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE AT HIGH RISK OF VICTIMIZATION OR PERPETRATION; 3) DELIVER BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING FOR STUDENTS; 4) PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES FOR STUDENTS, INCLUDING BETTER ACCESS TO ON- OR OFF-SITE VICTIM ADVOCATES AND COUNSELORS; 5) DEVELOP AND DELIVER TRAINING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL FACULTY AND EMPLOYEES, AND COACHES ON CREATING TRAUMA-INFORMED CLASSROOMS, SCHOOLS, AND PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS; AND 6) SUPPORT TRAINING TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, AND SCHOOLS IN INVESTIGATIONS AND/OR PROSECUTIONS OF INCIDENTS OF DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND/OR SEX TRAFFICKING WHEN THE STUDENT OR THE STUDENTS CAREGIVER CHOOSES TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE OVW PRIORITY AREA TO EXPAND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND FINANCIAL ADVOCACY. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS NEW OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, FAMILY CRISIS CENTERS, INC. (FCC), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IOWA ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TRAINING COORDINATOR, WILL IMPLEMENT THE IOWA VICTIM SERVICE CALL CENTER (IVSCC) RURAL SURVIVORS SERVICE PROVISION AND TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS VICTIM SERVICE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: 1, 3, AND 4 IN 87 ENTIRELY RURAL COUNTIES IN IOWA. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) INCREASING THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING OCCURRING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE IVSCCS PHONE AND TEXT LINE ADVOCACY; 2) PROVIDING TRAINING TO VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS AND SART TEAMS, TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION, INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING, AND TO IMPROVE RESPONSES TO RURAL SURVIVORS; 3) PROVIDING TRAINING TO VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS AND SART TEAMS, TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS IN RURAL COUNTIES OF IOWA; AND 4) TRAINING IVSCC STAFF ON BEST PRACTICES FOR SERVING RURAL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS NEW OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, FAMILY CRISIS CENTER OF WALKER, DADE, CATOOSA, AND CHATTOOGA COUNTIES, INC. (FCC), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRIDGE HEALTH, WILL IMPLEMENT VICTIM SERVICES IN WALKER AND CHATTOOGA COUNTIES PROJECT. THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: 1, 2, AND 3 FOR WALKER AND CHATTOOGA COUNTIES IN GEORGIA. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THEDELIVERY OF EVIDENCED-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES; 2) PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES THAT DELIVER INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT INFORMATION AND SERVICES; AND 3) PROVIDING SHORT AND LONG-TERM HOLISTIC VICTIM SERVICES THAT INCLUDE SUPPORTIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. THE SAFE PLACE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, AN URBAN, SUBURBAN REGION OF THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SCATTERED SITE RESIDENCES FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PRIVATE LANDLORD HOUSING UNITS. THE SAFE PLACE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER, INC. WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS PARTNER, THE SUNCOAST PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS, TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS NEW PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVORS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, AND LEGAL AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. NO ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS WILL BE HIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT. FOLLOW-UP SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR AT LEAST 3-12 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES, CA, AN URBAN REGION OF THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SCATTERED SITE RESIDENCES FOR 30 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PRIVATE LANDLORD HOUSING UNITS. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS PARTNER, UAW LABOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CORPORATION (UAW-LETC) TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS NEW PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. SERVICES OFFERED WILL FOCUS ON PRIORITY AREAS EXPANDING ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND SERVING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AS WELL AS MEETING THE NEEDS OF MONOLINGUAL SPANISH-SPEAKING POPULATIONS IN THE REGION. GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVORS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. FOLLOW-UP SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.

THE GRANTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING AGAINST CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS THAT DEVELOP OR EXPAND PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR NON-ABUSING PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND LEGAL GUARDIANS. WITH THIS FUNDING, THE JEANNE GEIGER CRISIS CENTER, INC. (JGCC)WILL IMPLEMENT THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC AND DATING VIOLENCE PROJECT AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES14-19 IN LAWRENCE, MA. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAWRENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT, YWCA OF NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS, AND MERRIMACK VALLEY BLACK AND BROWN VOICES, JGCC WILL: 1) HIRE AND TRAIN ADVOCATES TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RESOURCES TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY; 2) REVIEW SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES AROUND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE/ACCESSIBILITY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT; 3) PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PREVENTION PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES BYSTANDER TRAINING; A HEALTHY MASCULINITY PROGRAM; HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND TRAINING; AND, GIRLS INC. PROGRAMMING; 4) IMPLEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STAFF TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT STUDENTS IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE; AND 5) PROVIDE TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTORS. THE PROJECT PERIOD FOR THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. A HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL IS ONE WHO LACKS A FIXED, REGULAR, AND ADEQUATE NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE, AND INCLUDES AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS SHARING THE HOUSING OF OTHER PERSONS DUE TO LOSS OF HOUSING, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, OR A SIMILAR REASON. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. PROJECTS MUST PROVIDE: 1) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND 2) SUPPORT SERVICES (TO INCLUDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES) TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MODELS INCLUDE: COMMUNAL/SHARED FAMILY LIVING SPACES, CLUSTERED/INDIVIDUAL FAMILY CO-LOCATED SPACES AND SCATTERED SITE/INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SPACES INDEPENDENTLY LOCATED. PROJECTS MUST OFFER A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS AND MAXIMUM 24 MONTHS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE. SUPPORT SERVICES CAN BE A WIDE RANGE OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY SERVICES FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING SURVIVORS AND ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS BECAUSE OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, RACE, ETHNICITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS (SUCH AS LANGUAGE BARRIERS, DISABILITIES, ALIENAGE STATUS, OR AGE). EXAMPLES OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, LIMITED LEGAL ASSISTANCE (REGARDING HOUSING, PROTECTION ORDERS, AND LIMITED IMMIGRATION MATTERS THAT AFFECT A VICTIM’S ABILITY TO OBTAIN HOUSING), AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A COMPENSATED PARTNERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE CONSISTENT QUALITY OF SERVICE. ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED, SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY FOLLOW-UP SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO SURVIVORS FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM OF 12 MONTHS.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. A HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL IS ONE WHO LACKS A FIXED, REGULAR, AND ADEQUATE NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE, AND INCLUDES AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS SHARING THE HOUSING OF OTHER PERSONS DUE TO LOSS OF HOUSING, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, OR A SIMILAR REASON. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. PROJECTS MUST PROVIDE: 1) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND 2) SUPPORT SERVICES (TO INCLUDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES) TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MODELS INCLUDE: COMMUNAL/SHARED FAMILY LIVING SPACES, CLUSTERED/INDIVIDUAL FAMILY CO-LOCATED SPACES AND SCATTERED SITE/INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SPACES INDEPENDENTLY LOCATED. PROJECTS MUST OFFER A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS AND MAXIMUM 24 MONTHS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE. SUPPORT SERVICES CAN BE A WIDE RANGE OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY SERVICES FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING SURVIVORS AND ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS BECAUSE OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, RACE, ETHNICITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS (SUCH AS LANGUAGE BARRIERS, DISABILITIES, ALIENAGE STATUS, OR AGE). EXAMPLES OF SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, LIMITED LEGAL ASSISTANCE (REGARDING HOUSING, PROTECTION ORDERS, AND LIMITED IMMIGRATION MATTERS THAT AFFECT A VICTIM’S ABILITY TO OBTAIN HOUSING), AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A COMPENSATED PARTNERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE CONSISTENT QUALITY OF SERVICE. ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED, SURVIVOR-CENTERED VOLUNTARY FOLLOW-UP SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO SURVIVORS FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM OF 12 MONTHS.

THE IMPROVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING GRANT PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. §§ 10461-10465 AND IMPLEMENTED THROUGH REGULATIONS AT 28 C.F.R. PART 90, SUBPART D. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS VICTIM SAFETY AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY ENCOURAGING STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND COURTS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND SHARE IDEAS THAT WILL RESULT IN EFFECTIVELY RESPONDING TO THESE CRIMES. AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM IS THE DEVELOPMENT, REVITALIZATION, OR ENHANCEMENT OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES, VICTIM SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.  THE GRANTEE, IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS PROJECT PARTNERS, WILL USE THIS ICJR AWARD TO IMPROVE THEIR JURISDICTION’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY IMPLEMENTING ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON VICTIM SAFETY AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE PROJECT ACTIVITIES.  THE PROJECT WILL: 1) IDENTIFY A PROJECT COORDINATOR TO LEAD THE PROJECT AND ANY ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM; 2) COMPLETE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN; 3) IDENTIFY EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICES OR TOOLS THAT MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AT THE AGENCY AND COMMUNITY LEVEL; 4) PARTICIPATE IN MANDATED OVW TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING UTILIZING OVW CULTURALLY SPECIFIC AND UNDERSERVED TTA PROVIDERS; 5) CREATE AND SUBMIT, TO OVW, A STRATEGIC PLAN OUTLINING ITS COMMUNITY GOALS; AND 6) IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIC PLAN.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM

KLAMATH CRISIS CENTER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS PROJECT

HALF OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS FEAR LEAVING DUE TO ABUSERS HARMING OR THREATENING PETS. TO ADDRESS THIS NEED, CRISIS CENTER NORTH (CCN) WILL BUILD UPON THE SUCCESSES OF ITS EXISTING EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLEEING WITH COMPANION ANIMALS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA. CCN WILL INCREASE EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPTIONS, PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND RENEW AND EXPAND MOUS WITH AND TRAIN COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, ON THE LINK BETWEEN DV AND THE ABUSE OF PETS, ELEMENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND CONFIDENTIALITY. THE PROGRAM WILL USE AN EMBEDDED, COMMUNITY APPROACH, ALLOWING COST-EFFECTIVE, EXPANSIVE SERVICE OPTIONS FOR VICTIMS. CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO BUILD LONG-TERM SAFETY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. THROUGH CONTINUATION OF THIS PROGRAM, CCN INTENDS TO CREATE A REPLICABLE MODEL FOR SERVICE PROVISION THAT CAN BE USED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERS ACROSS AMERICA.

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: A) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; B) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES FOR CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; AND/OR C) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AND CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: A) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; B) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG- AND SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; C) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; D) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND E) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS.    THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE

FINDING SAFETY TOGETHER: A COMMUNITY MODEL FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL PET SHELTER AND HOUSING FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (RURAL PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12341. RURAL PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT: 1) IDENTIFY, ASSESS, AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 2) ESTABLISH AND EXPAND VICTIM SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT VICTIMS; 3) INCREASE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY (A) DEALING DIRECTLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; AND (B) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT THESE CRIMES; AND 4) DEVELOP, EXPAND, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAMS. GRANTEES MUST USE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENT, EXPAND, AND ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AND PROJECTS AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROSECUTORS, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 2) PROVIDE TREATMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VICTIM AND POPULATION SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADULT AND MINOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; 3) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES DIRECTED TOWARD SUCH ISSUES; 4) DEVELOP, ENLARGE, OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND 5) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF WHO RESIDE IN REMOTE RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AREAS. THROUGH THIS NEW OVW RURAL PROGRAM PROJECT, ABIGAILS ARMS COOKE COUNTY FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COOKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, WILL IMPLEMENT THE ENHANCING SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COOKE COUNTY PROGRAM. THIS VICTIM SERVICE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREA: 3 FOR COOKE COUNTY, TEXAS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) PROVIDING SHORT TERM VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES, 24/7 CRISIS RESPONSE,CRISIS INTERVENTION, CRISIS COUNSELING, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EDUCATION OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESOURCES; 2) PROVIDING LONG TERM VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES: ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF SUPPORT NEEDS, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, GOAL SETTING, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES; 3) CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING; 4) TRAINING FOR STAFF AND PARTNERS; 5) COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS TO ENHANCE THE RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING FROM THE INITIAL CALL TO THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS; 6) PARTICIPATING IN OVW-SPONSORED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; 7) COLLECTING AND REPORTING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS; AND 8) PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN STATUTORILY DEFINED RURAL AREAS AND COMMUNITIES.

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

MICHIGAN RURAL HOMELESS YOUTH TRANSITIONING TO SELF SUFFICIENT LIVING

1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTERSTREET OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH

SOUTH TEXAS OFFICERS AND PROSECUTORS (STOP) TASK FORCE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

EXPANDED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND

MICHIGAN RURAL HOMELESS YOUTH TRANSITIONING TO SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH BASIC CENER PROGRAM: PROVIDING OUTREACH, ASSESSMENT/INTAKE, EDUCATION, TEMPORARY SHELTER CARE, NON-RESIDENTIAL COUNSELING.

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM

BASIC CENTERS

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HIGH RISK TEAM MODEL NETWORK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER - ENHANCING THE CUYAHOGA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION'S RESPONSE TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

THE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM

TRAINING OUTREACH AND DIRECT SERVICES FOR D/DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

A SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOR MICHIGAN RURAL RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

ENHANCING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

A SAFE PLACE HAS BEEN THE LEADER IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOR 44 YEARS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS, AND HAS PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER DURING THAT ENTIRE TIME PLUS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE PAST 14 YEARS IN LAKE COUNTY ILLINOIS. LAST FISCAL YEAR (FY21/JULY 1, 2020 - JUNE 30, 2021), A SAFE PLACE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 25,088 INDIVIDUALS AND SHELTERED 730 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 387 ADULTS AND 343 CHILDREN AT ITS 33-BED CONGREGATE SHELTER AND OUR GREATLY EXPANDED LOCAL HOTEL SHELTER PROGRAM. THE SURVIVORS SHELTERED WERE PREDOMINATELY FROM LAKE COUNTY, IL (58%). HOWEVER, 23% OF SURVIVORS WERE FROM COOK COUNTY AND 12% WERE FROM OUT-OF-STATE. A SAFE PLACE IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT THE COMPANION ANIMALS OF THOSE WHO ARE ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DUE TO STAFFING AND PHYSICAL SPACE LIMITATIONS, WHICH IS KNOWN TO BE A FACTOR IN PEOPLE STAYING LONGER THAN IS SAFE IN DANGEROUS RELATIONSHIPS.         THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS PROJECT WILL ALLOW A SAFE PLACE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ROUGHLY 10% OF THE POPULATION WHO CANNOT LEAVE THE DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO FEAR OF LEAVING THEIR PET BEHIND. A SAFE PLACE WILL REMODEL THE EXISTING SHELTER TO INCLUDE A KENNEL, PET WASH STATION, TWO DEDICATED BEDROOMS WHERE THOSE SURVIVORS MAY STAY WITH THEIR PETS, AN EXTENSIVE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE FOR PET AND SURVIVOR EXERCISE AND RECREATION, AND A DEDICATED STAFF TO ASSIST IN THE CARING FOR THE COMPANION ANIMAL. ADDITIONALLY, A PLAN FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT TO ACCOMMODATE PETS.                  A SAFE PLACE EXPECTS TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 20-30 SURVIVORS ANNUALLY AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT AND ASSIST THE SURVIVOR AND COMPANION ANIMAL IN SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING AS A LONG-TERM GOAL. ANOTHER FACET OF THE PROPOSED PLAN IS TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF THE LINK BETWEEN ANIMAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHICH WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS. A SAFE PLACE SPECIALIZES IN OUTREACH AND SERVICES FOR LOCAL VULNERABLE POPULATIONS INCLUDING THE HOMELESS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, PEOPLE FROM THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, BIPOC (AMONG A SAFE PLACE CLIENTS 47% ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN, 19% ARE LATINX, 5% MULTI RACIAL AND 5% NATIVE AMERICAN), PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY, CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS, AND UNDOCUMENTED RESIDENTS. THIS PROJECT WOULD QUALIFY UNDER PRIORITY AREA A.

ABUSE IN LATER LIFE PROJECT

THE SUMMIT & MEDINA COUNTY MINOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION AND DECRIMINALIZATION PROJECT WILL ENHANCE THE EXISTING ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING WORK TO SCALE UP PARTNERSHIPS TO PRIORITIZE PREVENTION OF AT-RISK MINORS, AS WELL AS THE IDENTIFICATION OF MINORS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING SERVICE PROVISIONS FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING PROVIDED BY RCC AND BWS, THE PROJECT WILL PRIORITIZE REACHING MINOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING WHO MORE ACCURATELY REPRESENT THE POPULATION IMPACTED BY THE CRIME, INCLUDING REACHING YOUTH BEFORE THEY ARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED, HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH, YOUTH PRESENTING WITH SEXUAL ASSAULTS/ABUSE THROUGH THE RCC HOTLINE, AND THOSE WHO ARE IN SHELTER DUE TO THEIR FAMILY HISTORY OF DOMESTIC OR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. A KEY COMPONENT TO THE PROGRAM WILL BE IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE, USER-FRIENDLY SCREENING TOOL, WIDELY UTILIZED BY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, TO IDENTIFY VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AS WELL AS HIGH-RISK MINORS. THIS WILL CREATE TO CREATE A PATHWAY TO SERVICES AND SUPPORT THAT WILL BE ADOPTED BY ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE CONTACT WITH YOUTH AT RISK OF TRAFFICKING, ESPECIALLY SCHOOLS, CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES, AND HOSPITALS, AS WELL AS THE JUVENILE COURTS. SERVICE PROVISION BY RCC AND BWS WILL BE ONGOING, WHICH COMBINED WITH THE BROADER ANTI-TRAFFICKING COLLABORATIVE, MEET KEY IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM, AND LONG-TERM SUPPORTS FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING, REGARDLESS OF SEX, AGE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, MENTAL HEALTH, OR OTHER STATUS OF THE VICTIM. FINALLY, THE PROGRAM WILL DECRIMINALIZE MINOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING THROUGH THE ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INCREASE REFERRALS TO SERVICES IN LIEU OF ARRESTING YOUTH FOR ACTIVITIES INDICATIVE OF SEX TRAFFICKING (I.E., PROSTITUTION, TRUANCY, ETC.). CURRENTLY, THE SUMMIT COUNTY JUVENILE COURT RUNS A SPECIALIZED DOCKET CALLED RESTORE COURT, FOR YOUTH VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO DEVELOP POLICIES THAT WILL PRIORITIZE PREVENTION BEFORE ARREST, BUT RESTORE COURT IS AN EXCELLENT PARTNER TO IDENTIFY YOUTH ONCE THEY LAND IN THE COURT SYSTEM. RCC CURRENTLY PROVIDES THERAPY TO YOUTH IDENTIFIED THROUGH RESTORE COURT. IMPLEMENTING THESE PROGRAMMATIC ELEMENTS WILL FURTHER THE GOALS OF RCC, BWS, AND THE SUMMIT COUNTY COLLABORATIVE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO SUCCESSFULLY PREVENT THE TRAFFICKING OF MINORS BEFORE THEY REACH THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM, AS WELL AS DECRIMINALIZE THOSE WHO DO ENCOUNTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

A SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOR MICHIGAN RURAL RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER INCORPORATED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM

COMITIS CRISIS CENTER 180 PROGRAM

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

WPCHS DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES

WASHINGTON PARISH COALITION AGAINST DRUGS

BOSTON COLLABORATION FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALING AND SAFETY

OUR GROWING THE FOOD CHAIN IN MISSOURI--BUILDING URBAN-RURAL RELATIONSHIPS AROUND FOOD PROJECT BUILDS ON OUR PRIORITIES, VALUES, AND VISION FOR FOOD SECURITY IN MISSOURI, AND WILL FOCUS ON THESE OBJECTIVES:OBJECTIVE 1: LAUNCH A COLLABORATIVE BUY LOCAL FOOD CAMPAIGN WITH PRODUCERS AND LOCAL FOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE SALES AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS, AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUSINESSES IN MID-MISSOURI AND ST. LOUIS.OBJECTIVE 2: SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE SALES OF PATCHWORK FAMILY FARMS TO INDIVIDUALS USING DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER ACTIVITIES, THE EXPANSION OF OUR MEAT BUNDLE MODEL, AND OTHER CREATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACHES.OBJECTIVE 3: GROW OUR EXPERIENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MID-MISSOURI AND ST. LOUIS, INCLUDING INITIAL FARM CAMP EXPERIENCES, EXPANDED COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS/LESSONS, A LOCAL FOOD CAREER PATH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.OBJECTIVE 4: CONNECT FARMERS WITH URBAN CONSUMERS IN WAYS THAT BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO INCREASED INTEREST IN AND COMMITMENT TO BUYING LOCAL FOOD.OBJECTIVE 5: DEVELOP THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO EXPAND THE FLOW OF FAMILY FARM-RAISED FOOD THROUGH THE FOOD CHAIN IN MISSOURI, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.TAKEN TOGETHER, WE BELIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES WILL HELP US ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUSTAINABILITY, OPEN NEW MARKETS IN URBAN AREAS, AND CREATE MORE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOODS FOR LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY FAMILIES.THE GROWING THE FOOD CHAIN IN MISSOURI--BUILDING URBAN-RURAL RELATIONSHIPS AROUND FOOD PROJECT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT FOOD SECURITY IN MISSOURI THROUGH A COMMON VISION OF THE FOOD SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:DEMOCRATICALLY CONTROLLED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE TO FARMERS AND CONSUMERS.MEETS THE FOOD NEEDS OF MISSOURIANS AT ALL INCOME LEVELS.DECENTRALIZED, BUT COLLABORATIVE, IN TERMS OF PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND MARKETING.BENEFICIAL TO THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.THIS PROJECT ALSO DRAWS ON THE EXPERIENCE AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS DEVELOPED BY MISSOURI RURAL CRISIS CENTER PROJECT DIRECTOR, RHONDA PERRY, AND OTHER STAFF THROUGH THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THREE EARLIER COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS IN 1998, 2000, AND 2006.NOW, WE ARE AT A CRITICAL POINT AND THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW US TO MOVE SUBSTANTIALLY FORWARD AND PRIORITIZE MAKING THE NECESSARY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN AND WHITE PEOPLE AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, SPECIFICALLY WITH YOUTH AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF LIMITED-RESOURCE FAMILIES AND FAMILIES OF COLOR.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

WORCESTER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING PROGRAM SUPPORTS VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND STALKING, ALONGSIDE OTHER VICTIM SERVICES. FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN ACHIEVING SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING BY PAYING FOR NECESSITIES THAT ARE NOT EASILY MET BY TRADITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET SELF-IDENTIFIED NEEDS QUICKLY. RECIPIENTS UNDER THIS NEW PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT SURVIVOR-IDENTIFIED NEEDS THAT COULD INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPORT FOR RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDREN'S NEEDS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EXPENSES, EDUCATION EXPENSES, DEBT, AND/OR OTHER EXPENSES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A SURVIVOR'S LONG-TERM SAFETY, WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.

THE RHY PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, STREET OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMET, COUNSELING, ACADEMIC SERVICES/SUPPORT, GATEWAY SERVICES, AFTERCARE, AND FOLLOW UP TO HOMELESS/RUNAWAY 10-17 YEAR OLDS. - THE BASIC CENTER PROGRAM (BCP) (CY) PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE LEFT HOME WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LEAVE HOME, OR OTHER HOMELESS YOUTH WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE END UP IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OR IN THE CHILD WELFARE, MENTAL HEALTH, OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. BCPS WORK TO ESTABLISH OR STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. BCPS PROVIDE YOUTH UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING AND REFERRALS FOR HEALTH CARE. BCPS CAN PROVIDE UP TO 21 DAYS OF SHELTER FOR YOUTH AND SEEK TO REUNITE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, OR TO LOCATE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS.

LUK?S MATERNITY GROUP HOME SUPPORTS THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, WELL-BEING, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 16-21) WHO ARE PREGNANT/PARENTING WITH OUTREACH, SHELTER, AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. - LUK’S MATERNITY GROUP HOME SUPPORTS THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, WELL-BEING, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 16-21) WHO ARE PREGNANT/PARENTING WITH OUTREACH, SHELTER, AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES.

WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER SERVICE EXPANSION PROJECT.

BOSTON COLLABORATION FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALING AND SAFETY

USING LIVE STREAMING TO EQUIP YOUNG MEN TO PREVENT CYBERSTALKING AND OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

A SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOR MICHIGAN RURAL RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH