Supporting Partners and Collaborations
The YWCA’s DVS actively participates with local organizations to strengthen the communities’ continuum of care which collectively addresses system barriers to safety for survivors, and alleviate gaps in the service provision for survivors and their children. We coordinate with Lucas County Children Services, the DV Task Force, Lucas County Court of Common Please (Domestic Violence Resource Center Coordinator), Lucas County Sheriff’s Department DV Unit, Bethany House, Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, DART Office, Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center, Naomi House, Chrysalis. CTF, Volunteers of America, Adelante, The Lucas County Jail, The Frederick Douglas Center, University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Bowling Green State University, Toledo Public Schools, and a number of Faith Based Organizations in the community.
Ohio Criminal Justice Services-Baseline, Family Violence and Prevention Services, JAG
Attorney General’s Office-Victims of Crime Act
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council-Violence Against Women Act
Fifth Third Foundation
Lucas County Commissioners Office
Marriage Licenses
The Saunders-Animal and Children’s Fund
United Way of Greater Toledo
Emergency Food & Shelter Grant