New Beginnings

New Beginnings is a federally funded program that provides transitional housing and support services to women who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, due to domestic violence and/or sexual assault. The program provides housing stability and case management services to women in need.

 

To participate in the program, individuals/ families must:

  • Reside in Brown County

  • Be receiving services at Golden House or Family Services’ Sexual Assault Center

  • Agree to follow the terms of their lease

  • Meet with their assigned Case Manager on a weekly basis

  • Agree to maintain a violence free home

  • Develop a safety plan

  • Be willing/able to pay their monthly rent

 

Services of the New Beginnings program may include:

  • Assessment

  • Individualized case planning

  • Goal development

  • Safety and transition planning

  • Intensive case management

  • Advocacy services

  • Educational planning

  • Employability skills training

  • Referrals to community resources

  • Rental, transportation, and/or child care assistance as needed

  • Parenting and child development information

  • Sexual assault and domestic violence support services

 

Program Goals

The primary goal of the program is to prevent re-victimization of domestic abuse and sexual assault victims. The program also strives to help women secure safe, stable and permanent housing, and strengthen their economic self-sufficiency.

 

How to Enroll

If you are a woman who is receiving services for domestic violence or sexual assault and is currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please contact our New Beginnings Case Manager at 920-438-1616 ext. 2104.

 

Funding Source

The New Beginnings program is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). All services are provided at no cost to the participant.

 

The New Beginnings program works in partnership with:

Golden House      Sexual Assault Center

In 2010, the New Beginnings program served 17 individuals.

 

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Contacts:

Brown County

815 Klaus Street, Green Bay

Case Manager: Joan Radtke, email or call 920-438-1616 ext. 2104

 

You may also contact Meika Burnikel, Program Director, by email or call 920-438-1616 ext. 2101.

 

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View a New Beginnings brochure