Program Requirements For Funding

Family violence programs funded with State monies under Title 71 Chapter 6 of Tennessee Code Annotated shall include, at minimum, a family violence shelter as defined below and a series of shelter services considered vital to the needs of the victim, children and dependents. Shelter services shall be available to eligible individuals whether or not residency in a shelter is required. Shelter services may be provided within a shelter facility and/or outside a shelter facility. Minimum standards for Family Violence Shelters and Shelter Services as stated in rule 0620-3-6-.04 and 0620-3-6-.05, must be met in order to receive State funding. Eight core services must be provided for victims of family violence in a family violence program: Shelter, Telephone Crisis Hotline, Referral, Counseling for Family Violence Victims, Advocacy for Family Violence Victims, Transportation Arrangements, Follow-up, and Community Education.