The Safe Places Residential Program was created to provide an alternative for families in Fairfax County, Virginia with the dilemma of either staying in an abusive situation or living on the streets. Safe Places assistance extends beyond the crisis period, providing up to two years of transitional housing with six months follow-up to homeless women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Our plan is to provide opportunities for motivated residents to obtain the necessary skills, income, resources and services which will enable them to achieve the highest levels of self-sufficiency possible and find permanent housing within 24 months.

© Kathe Kollwitz

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: (1-800) 799-SAFE

The National Sexual Assault Hotline: (1-800) 656-HOPE

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Hotline: (1-800) 838-8328