Our S.E.E.D.S. Program
OUR GOALS:
- To create and develop future goals what will empower and guide victims in moving forward after the abuse;
- To educate victims about financial abuse in domestic violence relationships;
- To provide financial assistance to help victims to leave an abusive situation to include but not limited to transportation, educational expenses, child subsidy;
- To teach coping skills though journaling and self-assessment; 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 (exception to #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 an 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 it applies)
- Out of an abusive relationship for no more than three (3) years.
- Have not received services from this agency 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 required documentation.
- Once the application is completed, it will be submitted for review.
- A decision of approval and amount of assistance will be made no later than five (5) days (differ for emergency cases).
- All financial assistance payments are paid directly to the provider not the recipient.
