Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services

The Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS) awards $19.125 million dollars to support Specialized Services for Abused Parents and their Children (SSAPC)

SSAPC expands from 26-55 demonstration projects.

Commemorating the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) 40th Anniversary: Supporting Pathways to Safety and Support for All Survivors

October 29, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS) recognized the 40th Anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA).

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Federal Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Domestic or dating violence and abuse can affect anyone, with far-reaching impacts. If you have experienced domestic violence, you are not alone. It is never your fault, and there is help available. You can learn more about the resources available to support you in finding safety and healing by clicking the link below.

Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence

New Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Community Based Programs

The OFVPS awards $7.5 million dollars to support Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Community-based programs for Survivors and their Dependents.

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$10M in Grants Awarded to Support Asian American and Pacific Islander Survivors and their Children

The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (API-GBV) announced awards to 41 organizations to support culturally-specific, community-based projects supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the U.S. and Pacific.

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$10.4M Awarded to Culturally-Specific Organizations to Address Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Ujima Inc., The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community and the National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) announce the awarding of $10.4 million in funding to Black organizations that support Black women and girls who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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About OFVPS

The Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services leads the agency's comprehensive approach to domestic violence prevention and administers the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) to improve support for families experiencing violence and trauma.

FVPSA is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to supporting emergency shelters and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. We recognize the interrelated aspects of domestic violence with homelessness, economic hardship, workplace readiness, physical and behavioral health concerns, and culturally specific needs. Our office works across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address these issues, including meeting the needs of children exposed to family violence.

These coordinated efforts ensure that survivors can more easily access supportive services, violence-prevention resources, health care, housing, early childhood education, child support, responsible fatherhood programs, and much more. In addition, for organizations working with survivors of domestic violence, OFVPS resources, training, technical assistance, and grant support may help increase their service capacity, community engagement, and survivor-centered practice.

Learn more about our mission by viewing our FVPSA Grant Program Fact Sheet and see data on FVPSA's reach and impact. Additionally, find out about our various grants programs by clicking on the tabs below.