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 U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $550,000 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault program (CFDA 16.736) to the Southern California Alcohol And Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP). This funding will allow SCADP, a non-profit organization in Downey, CA, to provide 6-24 months of scattered-site transitional housing and comprehensive support services to 8 survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless or in need of housing assistance. The support services include rental and utility assistance, case management, life skills education, benefits advocacy, employment services, and education services. SCADP will collaborate with partner organizations like EdNet Career Institute and Get In The Game to deliver a holistic, victim-centered approach to helping these survivors secure permanent housing and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

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 southern california alcohol and drug programs, INC. (scadp) is a non-profit organization located in downey, CA a suburban region of the state. The organization will provide scattered site residences for 8 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. Scadp will collaborate with its partners, the ednet career institute, get in the game, and rainbow services 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 maximum of 24 months. Services offered will focus on expanding economic justice and financial advocacy for survivors. 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, life skills education, documentation assistance, benefits advocacy, employment services, and education services. Follow-up services will be provided for at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured.