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Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center
(Battered Women)

 

Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center (CAFVIC) – Zonta House is a shelter that provides expeditious comprehensive services to victims (women) of domestic violence. These victims include battered women and their dependant child(ren) who are homeless due to the violence perpetrated or threatened against them. Assistance includes emergency shelter for up to 45 days, counseling, various information, referrals, advocacy, transportation, financial assistance, and childcare. All vital services are dependent on the clients’ individual needs. The program also offers a 24-hour hotline for non-residents. ESGP provides assistance with basic operations expenses and homeless preventions to provide 1st month’s rent and utility assistance for residents in transition from the shelter facility.

Contact:  Martha G. Forbes, Executive Director
Victoria Peay, Program Director
Location:  Confidential
Mailing Address:  P. O. Box 52809 (70892)
Phone:  (225) 389-3001
Fax:  (225) 358-3444
E-mail Address:  exdir@bwp.brcoxmail.com
vikkipeay@bwp.brcoxmail.com
Capacity 56 Beds
ESGP Assistance: $26,000
Funded Categories:  Rehabilitation:  $0
Essential Services:  $0
Operations: $21,000
Homeless Prevention: $5,000