1178529 - Betty Ann Krahnke Shelter for Women and Their Dependent Children

The County, through its Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), has provided a residential facility for domestic violence (partner abuse) victims/survivors and their children since 1979. In 2000, the County built a large 18-bedroom facility, known as the Betty Ann Krahnke Center (the Center), to provide greater opportunity for domestic violence victims to secure immediate safety and the opportunity to establish safer living arrangements and lifestyles free from abuse for themselves and their children. The Center also provides services to sexual assault and human trafficking victims as needed. The Center is primarily an emergency, short-term placement facility for domestic violence victims and their children. It is managed under the direction of DHHS, Abused Persons Program (APP).

The County seeks an experienced and qualified entity to provide a comprehensive program of crisis residential assistance and counseling services primarily to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, and sometimes to trafficking victims, and their dependent children. The Contractor will be responsible for providing services for not more than sixty (60) residents at any given time. “Clients” are adults (over 16 years of age and emancipated) who reside in the County, and are victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. “Residents” are defined as Clients and their dependent children. Operation of the Center will require a significant level of crisis intervention, safety planning, case management services and victim advocacy services as well as supportive counseling with an emphasis on trauma reduction, personal empowerment and securing safe living alternatives.