Victor Valley Times

Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) congratulated the Family Assistance Program, a Victorville nonprofit supporting victims of domestic violence and vulnerable youth, for receiving a $320,000 grant from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CDFPI).

“For decades, the Family Assistance Program has been a lifeline for vulnerable people and families in the High Desert,” said Senator Wilk. “Their efforts to support victims of domestic violence, at-risk youth, foster children, and survivors of human trafficking are both important and challenging. I am deeply grateful to CDFPI for acknowledging the significant impact of their work in our community. Congratulations on this well-deserved award!”

Formerly known as High Desert Domestic Violence Program, Family Assistance Program has provided shelter and advocated for victims of domestic violence since 1985.

Alongside their shelter and transitional housing program, Family Assistance Program operates two shelters for runaway and homeless youth, a street outreach team for homeless youth, youth drop-in centers, the Next Step re-entry program, and an anti-human trafficking initiative. They also offer a range of additional programs and services to support the residents of Victor Valley and San Bernardino County.

The $320,000 award comes from CDPFI’s CalMoneySmart Grant Program, which was created to fund nonprofit organizations that offer financial education and empowerment programs for California's most vulnerable unbanked and underbanked populations.