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 three to six months while they move from crisis to safety and healing. Advocates provide basic needs (food, clothing, toiletries, etc.) and comprehensive case management services. Low-income survivors are linked to public benefits, support groups, and learn financial literacy skills. Children receive supportive services to help grow into healthy adults, breaking the cycle of violence. Survivors also participate in family art groups and non-violent parenting classes.

Transitional Housing Program

CPAF operates two safe and confidential transitional shelter programs for survivors to live in for up to one year, helping them establish independent, non-violent households. Advocates provide counseling, case management, non-violent parenting classes, life-skills classes, domestic violence support groups, family bonding sessions, and children and youth empowerment workshops, as well as link survivors to permanent affordable housing options and job opportunities. Additionally, program graduates may have the opportunity to participate in 6-month follow-up services.