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 awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CFDA 16.736) to Turning Point, Inc. (also doing business as Second Hand Rose), a non-profit organization in Mount Clemens, Michigan. This 3-year award will enable Turning Point to provide 10 scattered-site transitional housing units and comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless or in need of housing assistance. Services include rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, counseling, childcare, transportation, career and financial coaching, job training, and housing advocacy. Turning Point will collaborate with 3 partner organizations to deliver this holistic, victim-centered approach and help participants secure permanent housing and integrate into the community.

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 turning point, INC. Is a non-profit organization located in mount clemens, michigan, an urban region of the state. The organization will provide 10 scattered site residences for survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The turning point, INC. Will collaborate with its 3 partner(S), the journey to healing, INC., strategic planning partner/workforce development & coaching, and I heart dogs rescue and animal haven 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. 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, life skills classes, childcare, transportation, career counseling, employment and job retention counseling, support groups, individual counseling, job training, education attainment and housing advocacy. No additional staff members will be hired to implement the project. Follow-up services will be provided for at least 12 months once permanent housing is secured.