Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Spouse Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention
Mission: The mission of SafeHaven of Tarrant County is to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change.
Programs: Shelter and housing programs: the agency operates two shelters for domestic violence victims and their children, one in arlington and one in fort worth. Clients may reside in the shelters for as much time as needed to ensure their exit to a place of permanent safety. Clients stay from 1-2 nights to several months; however, the average stay is 3-4 weeks. During their stay, clients are provided all basic necessities including meals, clothing and personal care items. The agency provides access to all needed services and offers transportation when required. Children attend school on site or in local public schools. Staff provides case management, counseling, support groups, life skills training and other specialized assistance. A 24/7/365 hotline is always answered by staff or volunteers and is the primary gateway to services. 1,755 served during fye 2014.The agency offers both transitional living (up to 2 years) and permanent supportive housing programs. This includes rental assistance, case management, financial education/budgeting, employment assistance and parenting classes with highly individualized case plans for each family. Families stay in either a small apartment complex owned by the agency or apartments/homes scattered across tarrant county. All services are provided in english and spanish as well as multiple other languages.
non-residential services: the agency operates two non-residential resource centers, one in fort worth and one in arlington, which offer the following services for victims of all ages: counseling, play therapy, support groups, legal advocacy and legal representation. Masters level therapists provide all counseling services. Certified attorneys provide civil legal representation, primarily in family courts. Additionally, the organization operates a batterers intervention and prevention program (bipp) using evidenced based curriculum to facilitate rehabilitation of the batterers. This is a state certified program and is the only service for which the agency charges a fee. 1,754 served during fye 2014.All services are provided in english and spanish as well as multiple other languages.
community services and volunteers - the organization provides comprehensive educational programs in area schools and to companies and civic groups. Community presentations to groups educate about the cycle of violence, needs of victims and services available at the organization. School presentations implement evidence-based curricula focusing on primary prevention, or stopping violence before it starts. The organization engages community members as volunteers in direct client service delivery at all locations, administrative support, fundraising events and speaking opportunities that raise awareness of domestic violence.
Mission: The mission of SafeHaven of Tarrant County is to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change.
Programs: Shelter and housing programs: the agency operates two shelters for domestic violence victims and their children, one in arlington and one in fort worth. Clients may reside in the shelters for as much time as needed to ensure their exit to a place of permanent safety. Clients stay from 1-2 nights to several months; however, the average stay is 3-4 weeks. During their stay, clients are provided all basic necessities including meals, clothing and personal care items. The agency provides access to all needed services and offers transportation when required. Children attend school on site or in local public schools. Staff provides case management, counseling, support groups, life skills training and other specialized assistance. A 24/7/365 hotline is always answered by staff or volunteers and is the primary gateway to services. 1,755 served during fye 2014.The agency offers both transitional living (up to 2 years) and permanent supportive housing programs. This includes rental assistance, case management, financial education/budgeting, employment assistance and parenting classes with highly individualized case plans for each family. Families stay in either a small apartment complex owned by the agency or apartments/homes scattered across tarrant county. All services are provided in english and spanish as well as multiple other languages.
non-residential services: the agency operates two non-residential resource centers, one in fort worth and one in arlington, which offer the following services for victims of all ages: counseling, play therapy, support groups, legal advocacy and legal representation. Masters level therapists provide all counseling services. Certified attorneys provide civil legal representation, primarily in family courts. Additionally, the organization operates a batterers intervention and prevention program (bipp) using evidenced based curriculum to facilitate rehabilitation of the batterers. This is a state certified program and is the only service for which the agency charges a fee. 1,754 served during fye 2014.All services are provided in english and spanish as well as multiple other languages.
community services and volunteers - the organization provides comprehensive educational programs in area schools and to companies and civic groups. Community presentations to groups educate about the cycle of violence, needs of victims and services available at the organization. School presentations implement evidence-based curricula focusing on primary prevention, or stopping violence before it starts. The organization engages community members as volunteers in direct client service delivery at all locations, administrative support, fundraising events and speaking opportunities that raise awareness of domestic violence.
info@safehaventc.org
6815 Manhattan Blvd, #105, Fort Worth, TX 76120
817-535-6462
Crime & Law
Fort Worth
