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 primary purpose of the transitional housing program is to aid minors, adults, and their dependents 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 domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, 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 designed to enable a minor, an adult, or a dependent of such minor or adult locate and secure permanent housing, secure employment, and integrate into a community. The tabernacle church of GOD in christ is a non-profit organization located in southhaven, MS, a rural region of the state. The organization will provide scattered site residences for 12 survivors and their families through privately owned housing units. The tabernacle church of GOD in christ will collaborate with its partner, touch a heart INC. 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 primarily serving underserved populations with specific services to black women survivors. Grant activities will be tailored to meet the needs of the survivors. The range of optional support services include case management, comprehensive housing assistance, employment training, educational and vocational assistance, financial literacy programs, and community integration. The tabernacle church of GOD in christ will provide follow-up services for at least 6 months once permanent housing is secured.