The grants to prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking against children and youth program (children and youth program) supports…

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded Puertas Abiertas, Inc. $499,353 on May 1, 2026, under the Consolidated and Technical Assistance Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies (CFDA 16.888).

In partnership with Arbor Circle, Puertas Abiertas will provide supportive services to youth and families in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo counties, Michigan who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. The award also funds prevention education programming for youth ages 0–24. Services are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The three-year award runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029. Puertas Abiertas is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

The grants to prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking against children and youth program (children and youth program) supports comprehensive, community-based efforts to develop or expand prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies to address the needs of children and youth (ages 0-24) impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking. Puertas abiertas, in partnership with arbor circle, will: 1) provide supportive services to youth and their families in kent, ottawa, muskegon, and kalamazoo counties affected by domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking; and 2) offer prevention education programming for youth.