Our S.E.E.D.S. Program
OUR GOALS:
- To create and develop future goals that will empower and guide survivors in moving forward after the abuse;
- To educate survivors about financial abuse in domestic violence relationships;
- To provide financial assistance to help survivors to leave an abusive situation; and
- To offer a referral-based service that connects survivors to local community resources.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
One must meet all the eligibility to receive financial assistance (the exception of #5 as it applies):
- Must be a resident of Charles, Calvert, or St. Mary's County
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
- REFERRAL ONLY (Therapist, Domestic Violence Coordinator, Social Worker, etc.)
- Abstinent from drugs and/or alcohol for at least three (3) months (if applicable)
- Out of an abusive relationship for no more than three (3) years.
- Have not received services from this organization within the last six (6) months
HOW TO APPLY?
- One must be referred via email or phone (Referral form given upon request by provider)
- An Intake form will be completed and an interview will be scheduled.
- During the interview, a case summary will be completed along with the required documentation.
- Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed.
- A decision of approval and amount of assistance will be made no later than five (5) days (differing for emergency cases).
- All financial assistance payments are paid directly to the provider, not the recipient.