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. Haven - violence prevention and support services is a non-profit organization located in portsmouth, NH, an urban region of the state. The organization will provide 15 scattered site residences for 15 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. Haven -violence, prevention and support services will collaborate with its 6 partners, the community action partnership of strafford county, southern new hampshire services/rockingham county action partnership, home for all coalition, gather food pantry, and the community college system of new hampshire, 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 22 months. Services offered will focus on primarily serving underserved (rural) populations 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, case management, budgeting and financial goal setting, tenant/landlord education, skill building, safety planning, career readiness, workforce training, food assistance, and housing advocacy. The project will also hire 1 additional staff member to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 6 months once permanent housing is secured.