TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $1,496,970 in funding for 20 community-based domestic violence programs across Kansas. Funded through the federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), these grants support and strengthen domestic violence programs that provide emergency shelter, 24/7 confidential call and text hotlines, transportation, and specialized services for survivors of domestic violence as well as their families.
“These services play a vital role in promoting safety, stability, and long-term healing for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. This crucial funding will go a long way in supporting Kansans as they rebuild their lives,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Through these grants, we are building a more resilient state together.”
FVPSA funding also enhances access to an array of critical resources such as crisis intervention services, support groups and counseling, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, and assistance with protection from abuse orders. The grant also funds prevention education in schools and communities across Kansas.
The grant funds are made available through the federal Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, an Office of the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The grant awards are below:
Allen County - Hope Unlimited - $51,091
Barton County - Family Crisis Center - $62,609
Butler County - Family Life Center - $60,963
Crawford County - Safehouse Crisis Center - $73,908
Douglas County - The Willow Domestic Violence Center - $79,147
Ellis County - Options: Domestic and Sexual Violence Service - $82,876
Finney County - Family Crisis Services - $58,838
Ford County - Crisis Center of Dodge City - $55,892
Harvey - Harvey Co. Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Task Force - $58,165
Johnson County - Safehome - $166,354
Leavenworth - Alliance Against Family Violence - $58,431
Lyon County - SOS - $58,753
Reno County - BrightHouse - $61,119
Riley County - Crisis Center - $82,039
Saline County - Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas - $72,014
Sedgwick County - Catholic Charities, Harbor House - $93,583
Sedgwick County - Wichita Family Crisis Center - $106,943
Seward County - Library Area Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Service - $53,775
Shawnee County - YMCA Center for Safety & Empowerment - $86,870
Wyandotte County - Friends of Yates - $73,600
Total - $1,496,970