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BATP Shelter is a safe haven created for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Our shelter can house up to 72 adults and children. Every individual and/or family is granted an initial 30 day of emergency shelter stay with the opportunity to apply for an extension if more time is needed. Shelter services aim to support both individuals and/or families with their daily basic needs. There are many programs directly within shelter to assist clients with their road to recovery in living a violence free life to include our Children Services Program, Food Program, Counseling and Case-Management services. Specifically within shelter there is a Laundry Facility, Locker Room to hold clients’ personal possessions, Family Room where clients can enjoy a movie or board games, Library where clients can enjoy quiet time with a book or crafting activities, and a Childcare Center.

BATP’s Food Services program is a basic needs service offered to all shelter clients. Each client in shelter is provided daily 3 nutritious, well balanced meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner along with 3 snacks. Menus are posted for clients to choose if they would like to partake in the meal for the day or make alternate arrangements. We have a cook on staff that prepares all meals with the voluntary help of clients that complete a kitchen orientation. Our food services program operates from a yearly budget funded by government grants and donations from the community.

The Children’s Services program at BATP provides services for the most fragile of those impacted by sexual and domestic violence. Within the Children’s Services program we have an on-site childcare facility located at shelter to assist parents with childcare options while they work on goals to assist with their transitions to self sufficiency. The childcare program offers a daily schedule and lesson plans for all children who partake. It is the mission goal to create a real life learning environment for all who attend. Our Children’s Services program also provides a Learning Center within childcare where school age children are able to obtain homework assistance, tutoring and educational resources. Within the program, we also assist families with the school enrollments, educational needs, parent teacher meetings and various other resources to help both the child and parent on the road to a violence free life.

BATP’s case management services are offered to our shelter based clients on a weekly or as needed basis to assess their needs. Clients work one-on-one with staff to connect with resources within the agency or community organizations to assist with their recovery needs. Our caseworkers assist survivors with various barriers while enrolled in services to include their emotional, physical and mental health needs. Working with clients on these issues allows them to address the barriers before transitioning out of shelter to independent living. Wrap around services are essential and offered to each client while residing in shelter. Caseworkers also provide weekly classes such as Job Readiness, Life Skills, Financial Literacy and Parenting Classes.
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