Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Human Services
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Domestic Violence Intervention & Advocacy Contract between DeKalb County, Georgia and Women Moving On, Inc.-Transfer funds from the Victim Assistance Fund to the Grant Fund for a State-Certified Assistance Agency-at a Cost to the County of $150,000.
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Information Contact: Damon Scott
Phone Number: 404-687-2385
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of a contract between DeKalb County and the non-profit, Women Moving On, Inc. to provide domestic violence intervention and advocacy services for women and children living in DeKalb. The contract would be in effect from September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025.
NEED/IMPACT:
In the County's 2024 Adopted Budget, $268,886 was approved for state-certified victim assistance to non-profit agencies and $150,000 of this amount has been designated for contract with Women Moving On, Inc. The transfer of funds from the Victim Assistance Fund to the Human Services Grant Fund will allow for the continuation of domestic violence intervention services for vulnerable citizens. Women Moving On, Inc. operates a Safe House for domestic violence victims living in DeKalb County. The agency also manages a 24-Hour telephone hotline which provided legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, crisis counseling, and assists families with supervised visitation of children. For over 30 years Women Moving On, Inc. has provided services to meet the immediate and long-term needs of women and children who experience domestic violence. During the 2023-2024 contract, Women Moving On, continued a modified service delivery model in response to the ongoing COVID pandemic. Guest rooms were limited to one family, and emergency hotel rooms were used to support the demands of the shelter. Counseling sessions were held virtually, and safety protocols were added to supervised visitation services. ...
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