Safe Alliance Inc

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.

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PLANETSAFE: KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE AND THE COMMUNITY INFORMED

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.

PROJECT TITLE: MANOR COLLABORATIVE TO PROMOTE SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.THE PROJECT WILL SERVE THE MANOR AREA, LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS

SAFEPLACE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

THROUGH THIS NEW STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE PROJECT, SAFE ALLIANCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXPERTS FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE), PAT’S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND ATRIUM HEALTH’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEALTHCARE PROJECT, WILL IMPLEMENT A NEW PROJECT ADDRESSING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH A STRUCTURED CHILDCARE PROGRAM AT SAFE ALLIANCE’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE FAMILIES LIVING AT THE SHELTER – BOTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED VIOLENCE. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL INCLUDE: 1) HIRING A CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ADVOCATE AND CHILDCARE RELIEF STAFF; 2) PROVIDING INTENSIVE TRAINING TO ALL CHILDREN’S PROGRAM STAFF IN THE CHILD-ADULT RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT (CARE) MODEL; 3) IMPLEMENTING THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES WHILE ALSO GIVING PARENTS TIME TO HEAL AND ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND 4) OBSERVING AND EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROVIDE TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND PARTNER REFERRALS. THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO 1) STRENGTHEN THE EXISTING CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHILD WITNESSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR PARENTS BY IMPLEMENTING A TRAUMA-INFORMED, EVIDENCED-BASED, TWO-GENERATION MODEL OF CARE THAT ULTIMATELY REVERSES THE EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE; AND 2) INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PARENTS AND CHILD WITNESSES RESIDING WITHIN THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER TO ENSURE HOLISTIC CARE AND HEALING. ULTIMATELY, SAFE ALLIANCE HOPES THIS PROJECT WILL HELP REVERSE THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE BY DIRECTLY HELPING DEVELOPING CHILDREN COPE WITH TRAUMA.

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

ENHANCING THE SARRT PROGRAM IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

ENHANCED ACCESS SAFETY & EMPOWERMENT (EASE) PROJECT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF DEAF/BLIND &/OR HAVE DISABILITIES PARTICULARLY WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL &/OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

SAFEPLACE'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME DOMESTIC/SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIMS.

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.

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, THE SAFE ALLIANCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTS, TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5, AND TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, WILL IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: 1) SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE; 5) COURT AND COURT-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; AND 6) CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) CONTINUING SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE SERVICES WITH A .68 FTE SITE MANAGER, .50 FTE LEAD MONITOR, .50 FTE BILINGUAL-SPANISH SPEAKING LEAD MONITOR, AND PART-TIME MONITORS; 2) A .50 FTE LEGAL ADVOCATE TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS WITH SAFETY PLANNING AND RESOURCE REFERRALS; AND 3) IMPLEMENTING A PILOT COURT WATCH PROGRAM TO OBSERVE AND EVALUATE LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY AND OUTCOMES FOR CASES FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

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HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

EXPANDING SANE TRAINING AND DIRECT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

THE GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS (UNDERSERVED PROGRAM) WAS STATUTORILY CREATED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 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) PROVIDE POPULATION-SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THE SAFE ALLIANCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EASTERSEALS OF CENTRAL TEXAS, WILL IMPLEMENT THE ENHANCED ACCESS, SAFETY & EMPOWERMENT PROJECT TO SERVE SURVIVORS WHO ARE DEAF AND SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY IN TEXAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION AWARD, THE PROJECT WILL: 1) DEVELOP AND PROVIDE 3 TRAININGS PER YEAR TO STAFF AT SAFE AND OTHER VICTIM SERVICE AGENCIES; 2) UPDATE THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD) PROTOCOL ON SEXUAL ASSAULT; 3) DEVELOP A PROTOCOL ON SHELTERING SURVIVORS WHO REQUIRE PERSONAL ATTENDANT CARE; 4) DEVELOP PROTOCOLS ON PROVIDING SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES FOR DEAF SURVIVORS & SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES; 5) PROVIDE 10 TRAININGS PER YEAR TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER CRIMINAL/CIVIL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS; 6) CONVENE 4 MEETINGS PER YEAR FOR TWO ADVISORY COMMITTEES, ONE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND ONE FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY; 7) CONVENE 5 MEETINGS PER YEAR FOR PROJECT WORKGROUP; 8) CONDUCT OUTREACH TO SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS WHO ARE DEAF AND SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES; 9) CONDUCT ANNUAL CROSS-TRAINING BETWEEN PROJECT PARTNERS; 10) PROVIDE EDUCATION 24 TIMES PER YEAR TO TSD STUDENTS; 11) CONDUCT 2 SERIES OF HOLISTIC HEALING CLASSES PER YEAR FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; 12) OFFER HEALING WELLNESS GROUPS 2 TIMES PER YEAR FOR DEAF SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY; AND 13) PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR DEAF SURVIVORS.

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.

MANOR GIRLS MATTER

PARTNERING TO INCREASE SERVICE ACCESS: A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES OR A

THE SAFE ALLIANCE PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE FY24 EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL PET SHELTER & HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND WELCOMING SHELTER OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS (INCLUDING DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING) AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS (PETS, SERVICE ANIMALS, AND SUPPORT ANIMALS) IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY, TX. THE OVERARCHING PROJECT GOAL IS TO ENABLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS/PETS TO REMAIN TOGETHER AND SAFE IN SHELTER OR HOUSING. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:CONDUCTING INTAKE AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS TO DETERMINE LEVELS OF SAFETY, NEEDED SERVICES, AND LINKAGE TO OTHER SERVICES; FACILITATE VICTIM REFERRALS TO SUPPORT SERVICES WITHIN AND EXTERNAL TO SAFE (E.G., COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, LEGAL SERVICES, CHILDRENS SERVICES, ETC.); BUYING PET-RELATED SUPPLIES (FOOD, LEASHES, CRATES, COLLARS, BOWLS, TOYS, SHAMPOO, MEDICATIONS, ETC.) FOR ANIMALS IN SHELTER OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AS DETERMINED BY A WELLNESS QUESTIONNAIRE, AND COORDINATE FOR PET TRAINING (FOR INTERESTED DV SURVIVORS) TO REDUCE AGGRESSION OF PETS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR BEEN EXPOSED TO VIOLENT HOUSEHOLDS; SECURING PET DEPOSITS FOR SURVIVORS MOVING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING; AND ENSURING THAT SAFE SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SPACES THAT WERE USED TO HOUSE PETS ARE REFRESHED AND REFURBISHED FOR FUTURE USE. THE AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY IS A SUBRECIPIENT ON THIS PROPOSAL. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: EMERGENCY, NON-EMERGENCY, AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER ANIMAL SPECIES; FOSTER CARE COORDINATION; AND WORKING TO ENSURE VICTIM SAFETY AND CONFIDENTIALITY IS MAINTAINED. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: SAFE SHELTER OR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS; SUBSTANTIAL AVAILABILITY OF PET SUPPLIES TO KEEP PETS HAPPY, HEALTHY, FED, AND SAFE; AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS BENEFITTING FROM WRAPAROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN SAFETY AND WORK TOWARD PERMANENT HOUSING.

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 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 ALLIANCE FACILITIES HOLDINGS, INC.,IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, A SUBURBAN REGION OF THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE 6 CLUSTERED RESIDENCES FOR 6 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAM-OWNED HOUSING UNITS. THE SAFE ALLIANCE FACILITIES HOLDINGS, INC.,WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS 2 PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES AND CARITAS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS 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: TRANSITIONAL CLUSTERED HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. NO NEW STAFF WILL BE HIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT. 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.   THE GRANTEE AND PROJECT PARTNERS WILL IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ADDRESSING PURPOSE AREA 3 - PROVIDING SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES: PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND RESPONSE TO DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING. THE PROJECT WILL: 1) ESTABLISH A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM TO OVERSEE AND GUIDE PROJECT ACTIVITIES; 2) COMPLETE A LIMITED COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT OUTLINES THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT; 3) PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES FOR STUDENTS, INCLUDING INCREASING ACCESS TO ON- OR OFF-SITE VICTIM ADVOCATES AND COUNSELORS; 4) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-BASED POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROGRAMS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING; 5) PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING FOR STUDENTS; 6) 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; 7) PROVIDING TRAINING TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, AND SCHOOLS TO INVESTIGATE AND/OR PROSECUTE INCIDENTS OF THE CRIMES PREVIOUSLY LISTED WHEN THE STUDENT OR THE STUDENT’S CAREGIVER CHOOSES TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; 8) DEVELOP AND DELIVER TRAINING TO ASSIST SCHOOL FACULTY AND EMPLOYEES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, OR LEGAL GUARDIANS IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS IMPACTED BY AFOREMENTIONED CRIMES; 9) IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE SCHOOL AND/OR SCHOOL SYSTEM DESIGNED TO CHANGE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS IN RELATION TO THE CRIMES PREVIOUSLY LISTED.

SAFEPLACE CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD), & THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, ARE UP TO 4 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, & OTHER CRIMES WHEN COMPARED TO THEIR PEERS. CRIMES AGAINST THESE POPULATIONS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS LIKELY TO BE REPORTED DUE TO POOR SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY (INCLUDING FAILURE TO ACCOMMODATE INTERPRETER SERVICES, PLAIN LANGUAGE RESOURCES, & OTHER CONSIDERATIONS), CULTURAL TABOOS, STIGMA, & FEARED LOSS OF REPUTATION. FURTHER, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE OFTEN NOT BELIEVED WHEN REPORTING ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR OTHER CRIMES, & TRAUMA-RELATED BEHAVIORS ARE LIKELY TO BE MISLABELED AS ‘BEHAVIORAL ISSUES’, PARTICULARLY AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE BARRIERS TO VERBAL COMMUNICATION.   FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES & DEAF OR HOH PERSONS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VICTIMIZATION, PEER-CENTERED HOLISTIC HEALING CAN SERVE AS AN ALTERNATIVE OR STEPPING STONE TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF COUNSELING & POST-VICTIMIZATION CARE. FOCUSED ON A COMBINATION OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, & INTELLECTUAL (MENTAL) HEALTH, HOLISTIC HEALING IS AN ACHIEVABLE ENTRYWAY TO CARE FOR VICTIMS WHO DO NOT WANT TO RECEIVE, OR DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. IT IS ALSO A VIABLE WAY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN CLOSED CARE SETTINGS WHO MAY BE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FORMALLY REPORT VIOLENCE & ABUSE.   THE SAFE ALLIANCE (SAFE), A NONPROFIT BASED IN & SERVING AUSTIN TX, RECOGNIZES THESE CHALLENGES & SEEKS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY OF VICTIM SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, & DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. AS A VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER FOR OVER 48 YEARS, SAFE IS EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES, INCLUDING HOLISTIC HEALING MODALITIES, TO SURVIVORS WHILE ALSO TRAINING & SUPPORTING LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THEIR SERVICES WHEN WORKING WITH VICTIMS FROM THESE POPULATIONS. THROUGH THIS OVC FY22 ENHANCING ACCESS TO VICTIM SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM, SAFE PROPOSES TO: A) PROVIDE TAILORED HOLISTIC HEALING GROUPS & WORKSHOPS TO VICTIMS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS; B) TRAIN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (THROUGH THE IMAGINE ART NON-PROFIT) TO FACILITATE OR CO-FACILITATE PEER-CENTERED HOLISTIC HEALING GROUPS WITH CRIME VICTIMS WITHIN EXISTING COMMUNITY SETTINGS; C) PROVIDE CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE ADVOCACY, COUNSELING SERVICES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING &/OR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY VICTIMS, INCLUDING SERVICES IN ASL; & D) TRAIN COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS (E.G. LAW ENFORCEMENT, VICTIM SERVICE & DISABILITY SERVICE STAFF) TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSES TO SUSPECTED & KNOWN INCIDENTS OF ABUSE.

PARTNERING TO INCREASE SERVICE ACCESS

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.

PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TOGETHER (PAT)

SAFEPLACE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

PROGRAM PURPOSE AWARD: THE PURPOSE OF THE 18-MONTH PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT (GBVH) TRAINING TO IMMIGRANT WOMEN WORKING IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. GENDER-BASED VIOLENCEAND SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS PERVASIVE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, SPECIFICALLY FOR RESTAURANT WORKERS.IN FY21, 7.9 OF U.S. CASES INVOLVING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE WERE OUT OF TEXAS. THETRAINING ACTIVITIES WILL INCREASE AWARENESS AND EXPAND THE LEGAL KNOWLEDGE OF IMMIGRANT WOMENRESTAURANT WORKERS WHO HAVE BEEN OR WHO WILL LIKELY BE IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ANDHARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE PROVIDE THEM WITH RESOURCES TO PROTECT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OFFEREMOTIONAL SUPPORT FROM PEERS.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: SAFE REQUESTS 257,613 IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: HIRING A PROJECT COORDINATOR TRAINER, AND A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, ANDSUPERVISORY GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. PROVIDING CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO TRAINING PARTICIPANTS IN NEED TOREDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT ACTIVITIES OUTREACH MATERIALS CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES AND SNACKS AND MEALS SNACKS FOR TRAINING PARTICIPANTS ASINCENTIVES INTERPRETERS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH TRAINING PARTICIPANTS WHOCOMMUNICATE IN OTHER LANGUAGESDELIVERABLES EXPECTED OUTCOME: SAFE PROPOSES TO SERVE 160 WOMEN (PRIMARILY IMMIGRANT) OVER THE 18-MONTH GRANT PERIOD. AS A RESULT OF THE PROJECT, WE ANTICIPATE THAT AT LEAST 80 OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVEINCREASED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GBVH IN THE WORKPLACE 75 WILL FEEL BETTER EQUIPPED TO REPORT ANDRESPOND TO GBVH, AND THAT 20 WILL PARTICIPATE IN POST-TRAINING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PEER SUPPORTAND FOLLOW-UP.INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES): NASUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NA

PLANETSAFE: KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE AND THE COMMUNITY INFORMED

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.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

ENHANCING LANGUAGE ACCESS AND SERVICES FOR AUSTIN CRIME VICTIMS

MAKING SPACE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NC

TRAUMA-INFORMED CONFERENCE ON THE INTERSECTION OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE MH AND SA

SAFE AND NURTURING FAMILIES