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 $550,000 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CFDA 16.736) to CIA Siab, Inc., a non-profit organization in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Through this 3-year grant, CIA Siab, Inc. will provide 10 scattered-site transitional housing units, as well as comprehensive support services including rental and utility assistance, case management, support groups, financial literacy training, safety planning, and housing advocacy. The organization will collaborate with local partners Couleecap, Inc. and La Crosse County Economic Support to deliver this holistic, victim-centered program, with a focus on serving the underserved Hmoob population in the region. CIA Siab, Inc. has also received sub-awards from the Department of Justice Wisconsin and the State of Wisconsin to offer additional culturally-grounded support services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

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 CIA siab, INC., is a non-profit organization located in LA crosse, wisconsin a suburban region of the state. The organization will provide 10 scattered site residences for 10 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The CIA siab, INC., will collaborate with its 2 partners, the couleecap, INC. And LA crosse county economic support, 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. Services offered will focus on: meeting the needs of the underserved hmoob population in the region. The grant activities will be tailored to meet the needs of the survivors. The range of optional support services includes: rental and utility assistance, moving assistance, security deposits, case management, support groups, accompaniment, financial literacy, safety planning, and housing advocacy. The project will also hire 1 additional staff members to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured.