Jersey Battered Womens Service

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. Jersey Battered Women's Service, Inc. (JBSW) Is a Non-profit Organization Located in Morristown NJ, a Suburban Region of the State. the Organization Will Provide 11 Clustered Residences for 11 Survivors and Their Families Through Program-owned Housing Units. Jersey Battered Women's Service, Inc. (JBSW) Will Collaborate With Its 4 Partner(s), Literacy Volunteers of Morris County, Norwescap, Child & Family Resources, and the Womens Center at CCM 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 24 Months. Services Offered Will Focus on the Following Priority Areas: Expand Economic Justice Primarily Serve Underserved (language Barriers, Immigrants, Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations, Lgbtq-identified, and Those With Special Needs Including Disability and Alienage Status) Populations in the Region. the Grant Activities Will Be Tailored to Meet the Needs of the Survivors. the Range of Optional Support Services Includes: Utility Assistance, Case Management, Safety Planning, Childcare, Transportation, Career Counseling, Financial and Credit Counseling, Support Groups, Individual Counseling, Job Training, Education Attainment, Legal Assistance, and Housing Advocacy. the Project Will Also Maintain Its 6 Staff Members to Implement the Program and Provide Follow-up Services for at Least 6 Months Once Permanent Housing Is Secured.