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866 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 1: Intent and overview of program (07/2026) Intent and overview of program Program intent In 1997, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 3112, now ORS 412.072, as Oregon’s response to the Wellstone- Murray Family Violence Amendment of the 1996 federal welfare reform law. The “Family Violence Option” provides an opportunity for states to certify standards and procedures to screen for and identify individuals affected by domestic violence. The Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program was created as a TANF-funded program intended to provide temporary financial assistance and support to families affected by domestic violence during crisis or emergent situations when other resources are not available. TA-DVS is used to help the domestic violence survivors and their children address their safety concerns and stabilize their living situation, thus reducing the likelihood of the survivor returning to the abuser. TA-DVS is intended to provide support to survivors of domestic violence and their children, not to the perpetrator. The worker’s role is to help determine eligibility for the TA-DVS Program, help the survivor identify safety risks, refer them to domestic violence advocates and community resources that may address those needs, and provide financial assistance to help the survivor and the children remain free from abuse. Once the survivor is found eligible, an individualized case plan is developed with the participant that includes activities supporting the participant’s goals related to safety and stabilization from the abuse; a plan to address how future housing costs will be covered; financial planning around the need for TA-DVS payments; as well as partner coordination and referral. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-001-0000 — Definitions for Chapter 461 461-135-1200 — Specific Requirements; TA-DVS Program overview The TA-DVS Program supports domestic violence survivors by providing temporary financial assistance to flee domestic violence (DV) and to help domestic violence survivors remain free of violence. To be eligible for TA-DVS, a survivor must: • Meet TANF eligibility requirements • Have a current or future risk of domestic violence • Be in a situation that meets the SSP definition of domestic violence. Some examples of situations where TA-DVS approvals and payments could be used to meet a survivor’s need: • The domestic violence survivor and children are fleeing the abuser and need help to relocate to another state. • The domestic violence survivor is unable to pay rent because of domestic violence. For example:
The survivor used all their available resources to move from the household held with the abuser and