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

This Project Grant award of $500,000.00 was made by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CFDA 16.736). The award will fund the Abused Adult Resource Center, a non-profit organization in Bismarck, North Dakota, to provide 7 scattered-site transitional housing units and support services for 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 services will include rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, vocational and employment assistance, and housing advocacy. The project will utilize two current staff members and collaborate with the Burleigh County Housing Authority and Nuvation Health Services to deliver a holistic, victim-centered approach. The project period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.

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. Abused adult resource center is a non-profit organization located in bismark, ND, an urban region of the state. The organization will provide 7 scattered site residences for 7 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The abused adult resource center will collaborate with its two partners, the burleigh county housing authority and nuvation health services 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, safety planning, vocational and employment assistance, and housing advocacy. The project will utilize two current staff members to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured.