Women's Shelters

Women and their children who have completed a domestic violence shelter program can apply for Second Step, their transitional housing program.































































Here, women regain their independence by participating in educational and job skill building activities as well as continuing counseling and case management sessions.































































Children have the opportunity to participate in the childrens programs and have access to after school tutoring.































































































































Each family has their own room and women without children may share a room.































































Women and their children are provided the opportunity to receive individual counseling from a skilled therapist, participate in group counseling and therapeutic sessions, and work with a case manager in order to navigate available services en route to discovering a way forward.































































Legal advocacy services are also available.































































Children of all ages participate in the childrens program where they receive age appropriate counseling and therapeutic activities.

“We ignite social change by educating Orange County to recognize relationship violence as an issue that threatens everyone, advocating for those affected by abuse, extending a safe place for victims and empowering survivors on their journey of healing. ”