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 Safehaven Of Tarrant County in Arlington, Texas. The 3-year grant, effective October 1, 2023, will enable Safehaven to provide 60 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 case management, safety planning, career and financial counseling, job training, housing advocacy, and at least 3 months of follow-up assistance after permanent housing is secured. Safehaven will collaborate with its partner, the Women's Center, to deliver this holistic, victim-centered approach to transitional housing and support.

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 safehaven of tarrant county is a non-profit organization located in arlington, texas, a urban region of the state. The organization will provide 60 scattered site residences for 60 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The safehaven of tarrant county will collaborate with its 1 partner, the womens center 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: housing assistance, case management, safety planning, career counseling, financial and credit counseling, job training, and housing advocacy. No new staff will be hired to implement the project. Follow-up services will be providedfor at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured.