This program funds the operation of transition houses, safe homes and second-stage housing programs that provide safe shelter and support services to women, with or without dependent children, who are at risk of violence or who have experienced violence.
About the Program
The Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program resulted from a grass roots movement to provide shelter to women in B.C. seeking refuge from domestic violence. After the administrative transfer of the program from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development in 2009, BC Housing, the BC Society of Transition Houses and service providers across the province came together to develop the Women's Transition Housing and Supports Program Framework - February 2019 . The program is funded through the provincial government and administered by BC Housing.
Service Provider Partners
BC Housing is responsible for funding and administering the Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program. We provide the support and resources necessary for implementation of the program, which is delivered through our service providers. Each service provider enters into a service agreement with us, the term of which is typically three years.
Reviews, data collection & reports
During the term of your agreement, we conduct annual financial reviews and approve the annual operating budgets. Service providers are also required to provide monthly data collection reports.
Gender-Based Violence Support & Safety Training
BC Housing offers online courses to help people support survivors of gender-based violence. These courses provide a comprehensive introduction to understanding gender-based violence, assessing risk, enhancing safety, and supporting survivors through trauma-informed approaches.
Related Information
Related Sites
- BC Society of Transition Houses
- Domestic Violence BC
- Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch
- Elder Abuse Resources
- Ending Violence Association of BC
- Family Violence Initiative
- Helpline for Children in BC
- Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Police Victim Services of B.C.
- VictimLinkBC
Documents
- Accessing Stable and Safe Housing Guidebook
- Creating a Safety Plan
- Domestic Violence Safety Planning Online Training and Registration Form
- Housing Provider Kit Program Guide
- Personalized Safety Planning Template
- Understanding Women’s Safe Home Programs in BC
- Understanding Women’s Second Stage Housing Programs in B.C.
- Women's Transition Housing and Supports Program Review
- Women's Transition Housing and Supports Program Framework - February 2019