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903 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility (07/2026) A safety case plan is required before issuing TA-DVS Program benefits. ODHS and the survivor jointly create the safety plan to address their safety concerns. The survivor is the best judge of their safety. All safety plans must be documented on the TA-DVS Safety Plan (ODHS 1543) and case noted in ONE. The ODHS 1543 is a working document. The safety plan can change as the survivor’s situation changes. If the survivor determines they need something else for their safety, we update their plan. This can be a helpful tool for survivors. Staff will always offer a copy of the safety plan to the survivor. For more information on supporting survivors when filling out the TA-DVS Safety Plan, see the ODHS 1543A — Guidelines for Working with Survivors When Filling out the TA-DVS Safety Plan. Creating the safety plan begins with a conversation about what the survivor needs. ODHS creates safety plans based on: • Support systems in place or needed (friends, family, advocates, mental health, law enforcement, etc.) • What is needed for stabilization (housing, support groups, change in locks, bill support) • What community resources are being accessed or are being referred (co-located DV advocates, housing/ community action agencies, etc.) • Resources the survivor has available or needs (financial, a car, community resources, etc.) Remember that no safety plan guarantees safety. We want to evaluate what resources they need, what support is needed and how to access their grant. Things to consider: • Immediate concerns: What is most important to increase their safety? Examples include changing phone number, meeting with an advocate, getting the neighbor’s number to call, talking with the landlord, changing routes to work or school, etc. • Long-term plan: Examples include moving into a new home using TA-DVS funds, moving out of state, getting into counseling for continued support in moving forward, joining a support group, etc. • What has worked before and what has not worked: For example, survivor has been in the relationship and already taken steps to keep themselves and their children safe. Consider what has already been working and what has worked in the past to keep moving toward maintaining safety. For things that are not working, come up with creative ideas and new ideas with the survivor on what can be done differently or what resources are needed. Co-located domestic violence advocates can help in this conversation. Note: There is a difference between a TA-DVS Safety Plan and DV step on a TANF JOBS Plan. For more information on the DV step and using JOBS Support Services, see the Program Payments and Supports QRG. Click here for Co-located domestic violence advocates. Click here for examples: Safety Plan.