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 center for family violence prevention is a non-profit organization located in greenville, NC, a rural region of the state. The organization will provide scattered site residences for 25 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The center for family violence prevention will collaborate with its partner, triumph L.I.V.E. 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 expanding economic justice to populations in the region. Grant activities will be tailored to meet the needs of the survivors. The range of optional support services include personal empowerment, financial literacy, life skills, and employment readiness. Follow-up services will be provided for 12 months once permanent housing is secured.