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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Title IV-A State Plan
52 who are survivors of sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse ► Crisis counseling by trained professionals provide short-term counseling and long-term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, groups and families ► Rape Crisis Center Advocacy: Accompanies survivors to health facilities, police stations and court, upon request. Provides personal support throughout the entire medical and legal process, explaining procedures to the survivors, family members and friends ► Consultation is available for professionals working with survivors of rape and sexual abuse ► Public Education: Age-appropriate preventative and informative programs and awareness education are made available to schools, universities, churches, and other local and statewide groups. The topics address both male and female sexual assault survivors. ► Trainings on the spectrum of sexual victimization and sex-related crimes are provided to law enforcement officials, mental health, medical personnel, and other professionals who provide services to sexual assault survivors ► CHFS contracts to KCADV (Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence), which subcontracts to fifteen regional offices, in the 15 regional area development districts, covering all Kentucky’s 120 counties ► The mission of KCADV is to end intimate partner violence, promote healthy relationships, and engage communities through social change, economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and other prevention strategies. ► Funding for KCADV comes from the Family Violence Prevention and Services Grant, Kentucky general funds, TANF funds, Kentucky Trust and Agency, and the Social Services Block Grant DocuSign Envelope ID: BCAE5958-05F7-4630-9CB0-C6ACABA180AA