FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICESproviding safe shelter, healing and stability for victims of

domestic violence and their families.

security

healing

empowerment

PROVIDING SAFETY & independencefrom abuse

impact

FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES

helping families cope with crisis and �nd lasting stability

giving hope to victims of domestic violence and rapesecuring personal �nancial freedom

restoring and rebuilding family

relationships to empower youth

CRISIS SERVICES

YOUTH SERVICES

ELDER SERVICES

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING

reclaiming independence anddignity for our elders

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Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is a non pro�t organization that provides the tools and resources for families in our community to build better lives.

Partnership reaches a diverse range of families and individuals through �ve Centers of Service. Each of these Centers focuses on the unique needs and is

sta�ed by experienced social workers, counselors and other trained professionals. Together, these separate but complimentary Centers of Service provide support to

famillies and individuals who may have many related needs.

pa rt n e rs h i p p r o g r a m s

the entire circle of life

family violence services

1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

Partnership’s Family Violence Center seeks to stop the cycle of domestic violence by

providing safe shelter, counseling, legal advocacy and job training to victims of abuse.

Partnership sta� also prioritizes the physical, emotional and educational

well-being of the children involved. Victims of domestic violence bene�t from regular individual

counseling and support groups. Partnership works diligently to educate the general public,

law enforcement, and all organizations about family violence issues and

encourages an end to domestic violence.

is operated by Partnership Volunteers and Sta� to provide

emergency resources and referrals to families in crisis.

occurs in every culture, country and age group. It

a�ects people from all socioeconomic, educational,

and religious backgrounds.

A 24/7 Crisis Hotlinefrom Partnership’s Family

Shelter said that they felt their

physical safety had increased.

received crucial information and assistance for rape and domestic violence services in the past year through the Crisis Hotline.

96% of those discharged

10,867 individuals Domestic Violence

Partnership’s Family Violence Center provided 7,472 bed nights of shelter to women and children.LAST YEAR,

433.755.2700

did you k n o w ?

meetkathy

As her husband slammed the front door, Kathy �ew into action. After 18 years of physical and verbal abuse towards her and increasing verbal abuse to her children, Kathy knew it was time to go. Kathy had been planning the escape for over a year but now as the adrenalin pumped through her she had to maintain an outward appearance of normalcy and calm so her six children wouldn’t be frightened.

As his truck disappeared from the driveway, Kathy quietly informed her children thatthey were going on a trip. She instructed the older girls to help the younger children pack some clothing and a toy. Kathy and her children were headed to a shelter – a safe haven at the Partnership. Years later as Kathy looks back on the experience she credits the kind words and knowledge of the Partnership Family Violence Center with knowing exactly how to help her. Kathy says, “I knew we had to leave but I couldn’t have done it without their help in getting back on my feet. No sane woman with six kids would think they could make it on their own but with their help I did.” Kathy’s oldest daughter is a recent Master’sLevel graduate and a young professional working in the area. Kathy’s family is happy and healthy; no longer living in fear.

meetIDALIA

partnership creates

independence.Shivering in the snow, Idalia lay beaten and bruised on her front lawn. Her husband had let her have it during one of his tyrannical spells. She was locked out of her countryside home with only dresses, shoes and a hairdryer strewn about the lawn. This wasn’t the �rst time she had been tossed out after a brawl, but she knew it had to be the last.

Partnership provided Idalia with legal assistance, enabling her to �le for divorce, tell her story in front of a judge and get a restraining order against her abuser. Idalia also participated in support groups, job training and parenting classes while staying at the shelter. She is now independent and living safely with her son far from abuse. Thanks to investors in Partnership programs, Idalia not only found safety, but she also received the tools necessary to build a better life.

Though repeatedly told by her husband that the law could not protect her, Idalia knew she had to leave her abuser. Idalia went to the local Sheri�, who found a safe place forher to stay. She was given shelter at Partnership’s Domestic Violence Center, where she found relief in the comfort of counselors and women who shared similar experiences.

Mary shook with fear as Tom held a gun to her head. He spun the cylinder and laughed before pulling the trigger. Mary collapsed in relief when the chamber was empty. Mary and Tom ran a business from their home. He would wake her up two or three times during night to check on the computers. Mary was not allowed to answer the door or the phone, and Tom accompanied her on errands.

Finally, Mary started taking her clothes and those of their daughter’s out of the house and storing them in a plastic bag in the barn. When she had stored enough to be able to leave, she stole some money from the business to pay for a cab.

Mary had seen the number of the Family Violence Hotline on a poster in a restaurant bathroom. She went to a payphone and called the Hotline; caseworker Ann arranged for Mary and Amy to enter the Shelter.

When she entered the shelter, Mary was afraid that Tom would come after her. Ann assured her that the shelter was safe and had quick access to the police department. She also put everyone on alert for Tom. Ann provided Mary with crisis counseling and an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence. The two established a service plan for Mary that included �ling an order of protection, �nding a job and long-term counseling.

As the days passed, Mary gained more con�dence in her ability to make it on her own. Mary’s daughter, Amy,met with the Shelter’s Children’s Advocate, who talked with her about safety issues and helped her to be less afraid. Mary quickly found a job and arranged childcare for Amy and, after thirty days, was able to move into the Shelter’s New Visions Program. Partnership’s New Visions provides safe, independent housing on a temporary basis for formerly abused women and their children. During their time in Transitional Housing, an FVSS case manager provides counseling, referral to community resources and ongoing support, while the women work, in order to accumulate funds with which, ultimately, to become independent. The Transitional Housing Case Manager helped Mary continue the service plan established in shelter and to attend weekly support groups.

When Christmas came, a holiday donor from the community provided presents for Amy and Mary, who said that this was the best Christmas she had had in many years. As she gained strength and self-con�dence, she completed her GED and plans to continue her education.

Tom has put ads in the paper telling Mary how much he loves her and begging her to come home. He has repeatedly called her mother to determine her location. Mary saw him during the court hearing for the Order of Protection, but has had no further contact with him since that time.

The Partnership helps women like Mary end the cycle of domestic violence, providing independence and stability to ensure long term success.

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