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918 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 8: Payments (07/2026) » Is the store close to the survivor and does the survivor have access to go in person or need to order for delivery? • Confirm with the survivor that the lower cost option meets the survivor’s safety need Exploration of lower cost options and community resources is a conversation with the survivor. Do not require verification. Items are determined essential for everyday living including items needed for: • Sleeping and basic living, such as dining table and chairs, couch, mattress, bed frame, bedding or pillow. • Food preparation and storage, such as pots and pans, cups, plates, silverware, cooking or utensils, • Clothing storage, such as clothing hangers or a dresser • Sanitation and hygiene, basic cleaning supplies, broom, mop, vacuum, or trash can Items are determined essential for clothing and personal hygiene including items needed for: • Clothing items needed to be adequately dressed for weather, work and school for the survivor and children • Hygiene items such as shampoo, body soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet paper, diapers or feminine products
Intended to meet the immediate need, not ongoing needs. Other payment situations The following are additional situations when TA-DVS funds may be used: • When a survivor requests an initial fee and month of storage and it would be less expensive than replacing items they would be forced to leave behind. Payment of ongoing storage costs is not appropriate because it is a recurrent ongoing fee. • When a survivor requests payment for other needs that will contribute to the safety of the family (e.g., new locks, motion detectors, security cameras, a post office box, etc.). • Limited child care costs to attend support group or to complete activities listed on the domestic violence assistance agreement during the 90-day eligibility period, if TA-DVS funds are available after emergent needs have been addressed. Click here for examples: Allowable payments. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-135-1230 — Benefits; TA-DVS Non-allowable payments TA-DVS funds, while intended to meet needs related to domestic violence, are not intended to cover items such as: • Payments that benefit the abuser • Purchase of a car or purchase of a recreational vehicle, including a travel trailer