Gateway House Inc

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (transitional Housing Program, Authorized by 34 U.s.c. 12351), Has as Its Primary Purpose the Provision of Transitional Housing and Support Services to Aid Minors, Adults, and Their Dependents Who Are Homeless (as Defined in 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. the Program Is Intended to Provide Assistance to Victims for Whom Emergency Shelter Services or Other Crisis Intervention Services Are Unavailable or Insufficient. the Program Supports Victim-centered Approaches to Providing Transitional Housing, Short-term Housing Assistance, and Voluntary Support Services to Assist With Locating and Securing Permanent Housing, Obtaining Employment, and Integrating Into a Community. Gateway House Inc., a Non-profit Organization Located in Gainesville, Ga, Will Implement the Transitional Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence Project Through the Provision of Victim-centered Approaches to Transitional Housing Needs, in Collaboration With Avita Community Partners, Georgia Legal Services Program, Habitat for Humanity of Hall County, and Meaning and Productive Living Therapy Services. the Project Will Provide Twelve Program-owned, Clustered, Scattered Site Transitional Housing Residences for Twenty-four Survivors and Their Families in a Rural and Suburban Region of Georgia. 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 Primarily Serving Underserved Populations in the Region, Measures to Combat Human Trafficking and Transnational Crime, and Providing Victim Services in Rural Areas, and Will Be Tailored to Address the Needs of Victims Who Are Served. the Range of Optional Support Services Includes Case Management, Safety Planning, Financial Counseling, Support Groups, Legal Advocacy, and Housing Advocacy. the Project Will Fund Two Dedicated Staff Members to Implement the Program and Provide Follow-up Services for at Least 3 Months Once Permanent Housing Is Secured.