Blue Skies Domestic Violence Coordinated Entry offered at Korean Women's Association
Blue Skies Domestic Violence Coordinated Entry offered at Korean Women's Association
Provides individuals and families fleeing domestic violence safe and confidential access to Coordinated Entry, along with safe and secure referrals to appropriate hosing service providers in the community. Coordinated Entry is a homeless crisis response system. Participating agencies offer assistance to people experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence through coordinated entry locations throughout the county. After screening, a qualified individual or family will be able to speak with a housing specialist in Pierce County to help problem-solve their crisis. If a resolution can be found that only needs minimal assistance, the household is enrolled in a Diversion intervention. If the household needs a deeper level of assistance, the housing specialist will enroll the household in the Priority Pool for potential referral into a housing program in Pierce County. Referrals to Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing programs are based on a process that prioritizes households with the most vulnerability or housing barriers. A referral depends on housing availability and the family's needs. To connect with Coordinated Entry in Pierce County, a household may call South Sound 2-1-1 or visit one of the drop-in locations for information and screening. If eligible, the individual will then talk with a housing specialist to discuss housing options. The conversation with the housing specialist will usually last an hour to 90 minutes. Housing assistance through Coordinated Entry offers the same program benefits whether through a housing specialist at Associated Ministries, Catholic Community Services, Korean Women's Association, 2-1-1, or another participating agency.
Categories
Physical Address
123 96th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
Hours
Screening - M-F, 8:30am-10:30am
Website
Application process
There are several ways to access the DV Coordinated Entry Specialist. People can call either 211 or Korean Women's Association for an appointment.
Fee
No cost.
Eligibility
Households fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence in Pierce County. Household includes individuals, couples or families with children. For the purposes of this program, Domestic Violence can include intimate partner violence, or other family violence (the abuser could be a parent or sibling for example).
Languages
Korean
Spanish
Cambodian
Service area
Pierce, WA
Agency info
Korean Women's Association
Provides multi-cultural human services through education, socialization, advocacy and support.