The Second Step

Transitional living program: tss offers 2 transitional living options. First, operate two residences for families leaving emergency, short-term shelter. Families are eligible to remain in The program for up to two years during which they can engage in services designed to give them The tools they need to live independently. Families have access to comprehensive services such as intensive one on one case management, legal advocacy, personal and professional development, psychoeducational groups, family stabilization services, financial literacy, and housing search and advocacy. Second, we offer a rapid rehousing program where advocates help families identify a permanent, affordable housing unit. Once a unit is identified, tss provides a rental assistance stipend for up to 1 year to assist in The transition as The family works closely with their housing advocate around long-term stabilization.

Steps to justice: free trauma informed legal services program for survivors. Our team of highly trained staff attorneys provides full representation, limited assistance representation, advice and consultation on matters including abuse prevention orders, family law, immigration, and housing. Our team has expanded in The last year to provide legal assistance to more survivors who would otherwise go without vital and life-saving legal support.

Prevention, intervention, and education program: tss provides extensive services to survivors in The community, most notably safety planning and emotional support. Through one-on-one case management, survivors receive services such as psychoeducation and emotional support; financial literacy; access to resources such as mental/physical health, wellness, stress management, and coping strategies. In addition to individual support, this program provides outreach and education to The community at-large. We know that youth survivors of dv are likely to become involved in abusive relationships later in life, whether they are victims or perpetrators. By including local high schools and middle schools, community-based organizations, and faith communities in our outreach and prevention efforts, we can provide valuable insight, education, and information to support survivors across our community.