Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing

In 1981, CPAF opened the first multi-lingual and multi-cultural domestic violence emergency shelter in the nation that specialized in serving API survivors of domestic violence. Thereafter, CPAF was also the first to open a multi-lingual and multi-cultural transitional program focusing on the needs of survivors who seek to establish independent, violence-free lives.

Emergency Shelter Program

Families stay in CPAF’s safe and confidential 45-bed shelter facility for up to six months while they move from crisis to safety and healing. They receive basic needs (food, clothing, toiletries, etc.) and comprehensive case management services. Low-income survivors are linked to public benefits and asset-building programs and learn financial literacy skills. Children receive supportive services to help grow into healthy adults, breaking the cycle of violence.

Transitional Housing Program

CPAF operates safe and confidential transitional shelter for women and children to live in for up to one year, helping them establish independent, non-violent households. Advocates provide counseling, case management, parenting classes, life-skills classes, and full-time childcare, as well as link survivors to permanent affordable housing options and job opportunities.