Section 388-61A-0240. Is DSHS required to provide funding to any domestic violence agency that requests funding?

(1) We are not obligated to disburse funds to all domestic violence agencies that comply with the minimum standards set forth in this chapter. The goal of this program is to provide funding and support for the statewide development, stability, and expansion of emergency shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence. Funding for this program is intended to be used to develop and maintain domestic violence agencies statewide that are:

(a) Focused on victim advocacy, safety, empowerment, maintaining confidentiality, and safety planning.

(b) Inclusive and responsive to the ethnic, cultural, racial and socioeconomic diversity of the state.

(c) Flexible and designed to meet the needs of domestic violence victims at the local level.

(2) In support of the program goal, if an agency applies to receive funding we will consider such things as:

(a) Geographic location.

(b) Population ratios.

(c) Population need for services.

(d) An agency's experience in providing domestic violence services and its ability to provide services that comply with these minimum standards.

(e) The availability of other domestic violence agencies in a community and the level of collaboration between and among existing agencies.

(f) The amount of funding we have available to maintain stability and support for existing domestic violence agencies funded by DSHS.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.123 RCW. WSR 10-22-040, § 388-61A-0240, filed 10/27/10, effective 11/27/10.]

Chapter 70.123 RCW. WSR 10-22-040, § 388-61A-0240, filed 10/27/10, effective 11/27/10.