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Eligibility
Serves female victims of domestic violence with children. In most cases, serves those coming out of the Safer Futures shelter program, however, participants do not need to be coming out of a domestic violence shelter to access this program. Available for women with criminal charges, on a case-by-case basis.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Stay may be up to 1 year.
(330) 296-2100
Voice·

voice | 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline

Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm to apply. There is a 30 to 90 day waiting list for this program.
Fees
Rent is subsidized, based on income (can start at zero income). Resident is responsible for paying 30% of income towards housing and utilities. Case management and other services are free.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio
  • Provides transitional housing and services to female victims of domestic violence. Permits children to reside with mother.
  • Designed to be longer-term housing of up to one year after a possible stay in secure shelter.
  • Housing is subsidized by The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority and is located at an apartment building in Kent. - There are 11 units with two (2) bedrooms each.
  • Will help clients seeking stable housing with acquiring household items and furniture.
Last assured
11/11/2025
Providing organization
Family And Community Services
Provides a broad continuum of community-based services to individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Services include hot meals, emergency groceries, shelters for the homeless, emergency housing assistance, services for children, support for victims of domestic violence, veteran’s assistance, community and senior outreach, and full clinical services including counseling, case management, psychiatry and addiction services. Services provided vary by county.