Service targeted to those who may be underserved, including (but not limited to):

• women and children fleeing violence who stay in second-stage housing for extended periods of time
• Indigenous women, who are at higher risk of experiencing gender-based violence
• Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and more (2SLGBTQI+) youth who are not safe living with their family of origin
• youth exiting government care, who experience violence, including gender-based violence, at higher rates than other population groups

Eligibility requirements do not include an income threshold and the benefit does not have an asset value limit.

To access service:

• referrals are required directly from service organizations
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• the benefit is provided through Civida for Red Deer and Northern Alberta and through Lethbridge Housing Authority for Southern Alberta

Eligible applicants may also be identified and referred by a case worker through:

• Seniors, Community and Social Services
• Children and Family Services
• another program provided by government