What does it take to become a DV Housing First Agency?
WSCADV has been implementing DV Housing First for 10 years! There have been many lessons learned along the way, with changes and improvements to each component. We’re updating our toolkit…
Domestic Violence Housing First
What We Have Learned: Domestic Violence Housing First
Summary of how domestic violence organizations across Washington State have implemented the Domestic Violence Housing First approach.
Training Template: Working with Housing and Homeless Programs
This sample training can be used by domestic violence programs with housing/homeless providers to foster collaboration and best meet the needs of survivors.
Flex Funding and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits
This fact sheet explains how providing financial assistance to a survivor receiving public benefits can impact their eligibility.
Mobile Advocacy Infographic
This infographic describes what mobile advocacy is and how domestic violence programs are using it.
Financial Reporting and the IRS: Flexible Financial Assistance
This document details how non-profit organizations can provide financial assistance to individuals.
Grants by Public Charities to Individuals
This article describes how non-profits can provide financial assistance to individuals, and the tax implications to consider.
Trauma-Informed Screening Form
This screening form is an example of questions a domestic violence program can ask, and information they can offer, to identify if a caller looking for housing is a good fit for their program.
Trauma-Informed Emergency Shelter Materials
This resource contains sample domestic violence shelter intake forms, policies, and procedures that are survivor-driven and trauma informed.
Creating Safe Housing Options for Survivors: Learning From and Expanding Research
Article discussing best practices for helping survivors of domestic violence obtain safe and stable housing.