The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to supporting emergency shelters and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. We recognize the interrelated aspects of domestic violence with homelessness, economic hardship, workplace readiness, physical and behavioral health concerns, and culturally specific needs. The Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS) works across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address these issues, including meeting the needs of children exposed to family violence.
For more than 40 years, FVPSA has served as an essential building block for the federal response to domestic violence and dating by ensuring the availability of funding for core community-based shelters and services that support millions of families. Learn about the impact we are making by viewing our latest FVPSA Data Point, fact sheets, and various data-related resources.