Home Safe is a confidential trauma-informed residential program for people experiencing gender-based violence. With 17 private units, we provide up to six months of holistic support—including advocacy, housing navigation, childcare, legal aid, and more—prioritizing BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities.
To be placed at Home Safe, residents must complete a Domestic Violence Coordinated Housing Access Point (DVCHAP) assessment when our housing has an opening. We are one of eight agencies that offer domestic violence housing for survivors in King County. If you need a DV advocate, you can contact the DVHopeline at 206-737-0242.
The DVHopeline is King County’s 24/7 centralized domestic violence advocacy support line to anyone experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence, as well as concerned friends, family, or community members who are looking for information or support.
- The DVHopeline is the DVCHAP access point for survivors throughout King County.
- A DVHopeline advocate will answer your call, share if there are DVCHAP housing openings, and explain the eligibility criteria. DVCHAP applications can only be completed if there is an opening from a housing agency that utilizes DVCHAP. There are no waitlists. If the caller meets the eligibility criteria identified by the housing provider, then a DVHopeline advocate can complete the DVCHAP assessment with them on the phone.
Eligibility for our Home Safe residential program includes, but is not limited to:
- Able to climb stairs: all apartment units require the use of 1-3 flights of stairs
- Income at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI). Our rental units are funded by Seattle Office of Housing.
- No immigration status nor documentation is required
- Residents must be able to live independently. Home Safe staff are only onsite during weekday business hours.
- Pets are permissible, and eligibility and accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Pet vaccinations are required, and financial support is available to meet this requirement when intake is completed.
- All genders are welcome.
Residents can receive a variety of supportive services, including:
- Emotional support
- Safety planning
- Help with accessing community resources
- Support for children and parenting
- Legal advocacy
- Mental health therapy
- Community engagement opportunities
- Employment and education advocacy and assistance
- Intergenerational family members and adult dependents can be part of the household unit