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Press Releases

HCDVCC Announces Grant Recipients for Early Childhood Resiliency Funding

HCDVCC’s Early Childhood Resilience Grant is designed to strengthen programs that build resilience in children affected by domestic violence. By providing critical funding to innovative community initiatives, HCDVCC aims to break the cycle of violence and foster safe, supportive environments for young children.The grant is in partnership with the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity Early Childhood Initiatives division. The Harris County Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI) division, established in 2022 with American Rescue Plan Act funds, collaborates with community partners to enhance early childhood programming. Its focus spans five key areas: affordable childcare, workforce development for educators, equitable opportunities for vulnerable populations, parent education, and data-driven insights. ECI’s efforts aim to promote healthy development and equitable access to resources for young children and their families. 

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US Court Ruling Response

Local Domestic Violence Agencies stand united in outrage at the recent ruling on February 2, 2023, by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals declaring a law that restricts those with domestic violence restraining and protective orders from owning firearms unconstitutional. An Nisa, Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence, Bay Area Turning Point, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, DAYA, Family Ties, Family Time, Fresh Spirit Wellness, The Empowered Survivor, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Houston Area Women’s Center, and Northwest Assistance Ministries Family Violence Program stand together in opposition of a ruling that has devastating and deadly consequences for those suffering the trauma of intimate partner violence. {Click here to see the full response}