Did you know that one of out of every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime? When families come to Safe Places they are fleeing abuse. They hope that with some help they can provide a safe and loving place for their children to live in a place free from violence. Safe Places is a 24-month transitional housing program serving families throughout Fairfax County, Virginia who
are homeless as a result of domestic violence. Program participants are involved in weekly or bi-weekly case management sessions, or home visits. These meetings focus on budgeting, permanent housing searches and the overall goal of obtaining self-sufficiency. All of the families are referred to the program through Fairfax County emergency shelters including, but not limited to, Bethany House of Northern Virginia and Shelter House’s Artemis House. Each head of household is required to work or attend school for at least 30 hours per week and their monthly rent is based on 30% of their income. With your help, Safe Places can provide support for mothers to:
•obtain a certificate or degree
•enroll in job training courses
•cover car repairs and transportation fees
