Domestic Violence Initiative
The Domestic Violence Initiative aims to provide comprehensive and long-term support to working women survivors of domestic violence and their children. Through this program, women are given access to the resources they need in order to rebuild strong and economically independent families, empowering them to make significant and lasting changes in their lives and those of their children.
Program Breakdown
Housing
Grant money goes not only towards subsidizing rent but also furnishing and providing computer and internet access to the family’s home
Education
The program pays for much of the continuing education of the grant recipient and her family
Job Training
OHFF pays for job training and childcare costs related to that training
Childcare
Grants also help cover the cost of day care, after school care, and some additional babysitting
Psychological Couseling
OHFF assists in paying for counseling to help family members cope with mental health issues and work towards personal recovery from emotional trauma
