Domestic Violence Sevices

The County of Riverside is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to provide individual and group therapeutic services for victims of domestic violence. The objective of these services is to prevent child maltreatment and domestic violence events, and to ensure permanency by maintaining or reuniting children with their families. The contract was awarded to Family Services Association and Alternatives to Domestic Violence, with the award contingent upon Board of Supervisors approval. The services will be provided to adult victims of domestic violence, with the goal of mitigating issues that brought the family to the attention of the agency. Some key aspects of the services include: • Providing comprehensive, well-coordinated, and evidence-based programs to strengthen and support families • Reducing the likelihood of child abuse and neglect • Maintaining children in their own homes whenever possible • Preserving family relationships and connections • Enhancing families' capacity to provide for their children's needs • Providing adequate services to meet children's educational, physical, and mental health needs