Brighter Tomorrows, 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. Brighter Tomorrows, Inc., a Non-profit Organization Located in Shirley, New York, Will Implement the Transitional Housing Program Through the Provision of Victim-centered Approaches to Transitional Housing Needs, in Collaboration With the Eac Network. the Project Will Provide One Program-rented Communal Site and Scattered Site Transitional Housing Residences for Up to Eight Survivors and Their Families Per Year in a Suburban Region of New York. 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 Measures to Combat Human Trafficking and Transnational Crime and Will Be Tailored to Address the Needs of Victims Who Are Served. the Range of Optional Support Services Includes Victim Advocacy, Housing Advocacy, Financial and Employment Counseling, Individual and Group Counseling and Legal Advocacy. the Project Will Provide Follow-up Services for at Least Three Months Once Permanent Housing Is Secured.