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 $405,463 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault program (CFDA 16.736) to Albemarle Hopeline Inc., a non-profit organization in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The 3-year grant will fund the provision of scattered-site transitional housing 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 will include rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, job counseling, financial advocacy, and housing advocacy to help survivors secure permanent housing, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and integrate into the community. Albemarle Hopeline will collaborate with the Pasquotank County Department of Social Services to implement this holistic, victim-centered transitional housing program.

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 albemarle hopeline INC is a non-profit organization located in elizabeth city, north carolina a rural region of the state. The organization will provide 7 scattered site residences for 7 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. Albemarle hopeline INC will collaborate with its partner, the pasquotank county department of social 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 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, job retention skill counseling, resume writing, budgeting, financial advocacy, job training, and housing advocacy. The project will also hire 1 additional staff member to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured.