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 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 Access Family Services Inc., a non-profit organization in Newark, New Jersey. The grant funds will enable Access Family Services to provide 9 units of transitional housing and comprehensive support services for a minimum of 6 months and up to 24 months to 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, employment assistance, financial advocacy, life skills training, counseling, and housing advocacy. Access Family Services will collaborate with its partner, Community Asset Preservation Corporation, to deliver this holistic, victim-centered program designed to help survivors 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. Access family services is a non-profit organization located in newark, new jersey, an urban region of the state. The organization will provide 9 clustered residences for 9 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. Access family services will collaborate with its partner, community asset preservation corporation, 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, employment assistance, financial support and advocacy, life skill training, counseling, support groups and housing advocacy. The project will retain current staff members to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured.