Temporary Safe Shelter for Women and Children
Our transitional housing program provides temporary, emergency shelter for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence. This is NOT permanent housing, but rather a safe place where you and your children can stay while we work urgently to find you a permanent, secure living situation.
Safe Place Housing is designed as an immediate, short-term solution to get you out of harm's way. The average stay is up to 5 days while we work with local agencies, shelters, and housing programs to secure permanent placement for you and your children.
Immediate refuge when you need to leave a dangerous situation right now. We provide a safe place when you have nowhere else to go.
Our confidential location ensures your abuser cannot find you. Strict no-contact policies keep you and your children safe.
A brief period of safety while we work quickly to connect you with permanent housing solutions and resources.
We coordinate with domestic violence shelters, housing programs, and social services to find you a long-term safe home.
A clean, safe room for you and your children to sleep securely
Bedding, towels, and basic toiletries
Access to kitchen, bathroom, and living spaces (shared with other residents)
Our address is not public to protect all residents
Connection to permanent housing options, legal aid, and support services
Help developing a plan for your long-term safety
The typical stay at Safe Place Housing is up to 5 days. This gives us time to assess your situation, contact partner agencies, and arrange permanent housing while keeping you and your children safe.
In some cases, if permanent placement has not been secured within 5 days, your stay may be extended while we continue working to find you a safe, permanent home. However, please understand this is an emergency shelter with limited space, and we must be able to help other families in crisis.
From the moment you arrive, we begin working to connect you with:
Safe Place Housing is an emergency intervention designed to remove you from immediate danger. We are not a long-term shelter. Our goal is to quickly connect you with permanent housing solutions that will provide stability and safety for you and your children.
During your stay, you must work cooperatively with our staff and partner agencies to secure permanent placement. This may include attending appointments, completing applications, and following through with referrals.
Our transitional housing program is specifically for:
For full qualification requirements, please visit our Who Qualifies page.
If you meet our qualifications and need immediate safety, check our current availability.