Housing should not be a barrier to leaving an unsafe situation. As a survivor, you or your family can receive immediate, short-term residential support if you are in danger from intimate partner abuse and need a safe place.
You can also receive help obtaining employment that may be insecure due to domestic violence or abuse.
Having a safe place to go is one of the biggest factors that determines whether a survivor stays with their partner or flees. If you are in immediate danger from your partner and in need of a safe place, you can receive immediate, short-term emergency housing through CORA’s Safe House Program. Individuals and families in this program can expect:
CORA’s Supportive Housing Program has a range of services to help if you and your children are at risk of becoming homeless due to intimate partner abuse. It’s our goal to promote self-sufficiency to help you maintain your housing on your own at the end of the program. The Supportive Housing Program support with the following:
Michelle and her daughter received rental assistance from CORA to maintain safe housing away from Michelle’s ex-husband, who was mentally, verbally, and emotionally abusive. The support Michelle received enabled her to complete her Master’s program and get a new job as a therapist, providing stability for her and her daughter.
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