FOR AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRUST FUNDS

The County of Sacramento is seeking qualified agencies to provide domestic violence shelter-based services. The selected provider will be responsible for providing 24-hour emergency shelter beds for victims of domestic violence and their children, as well as other services such as temporary housing, food, psychological support, and referrals to existing community services. The agency must have experience in providing domestic violence shelter-based programs and must meet the requirements set forth in the Welfare and Institutions Code. The contract will be for a 12-month term with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and the expected budget for the agreement is $365,000 per year. Key services to be provided include: • 24-hour emergency shelter beds for victims of domestic violence and their children • Temporary housing and food facilities • Psychological support and peer counseling • Referrals to existing community services • A 24-hour telephone hotline for crisis calls • A drop-in center for support services • Arrangements for school-age children to continue their education during their stay at the shelter • Emergency transportation as feasible