MONTGOMERY CO FAM JUSTICE CTR FOUNDATION INC
This organization has already been registered
Someone in your organization has already registered and setup an account. would you like to join their team?Profile owner : m*****************g@g***l.c*m
Mission Statement
The mission of the MCFJC Foundation is to raise awareness about power-based relationship abuse in families, teens, and the elderly. By working with community partners to harness our combined resources, we provide support to victims of domestic violence and their children and promote healthy dating relationships among teenagers. We are dedicated to ending violence and abuse of all ages and promoting healing after abuse.
About This Cause
The Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation raises awareness regarding the issues of power-based violence including domestic violence, elder abuse, and teen dating violence. We raise funds to support and enhance the services at the Family Justice Center (FJC) for victims of domestic violence and their children and to promote healthy teen relationships and healing after abuse. LifeLine direct services supported by the MCFJC Foundation: LIfeLine direct services help remove the barriers that prevent victims of abuse from getting the assistance they need to leave an abusive relationship and become survivors of intimate partner abuse and domestic violence. Ride to Safety – Free emergency transportation to victims of domestic violence and their children. This includes transportation to the FJC, medical, legal and court appointments. Emergency Relief Fund Program (ERFP) – Provides individualized, critical emergency support that directly impact the safety, wellness, or healing of a victim of domestic violence and/or their children. Financial Literacy Program - Workshops for victims of domestic violence to help gain financial independence held at BAK Shelter – Financial abuse occurs in over 95% of domestic violence cases. Legal Services - The MCFJC Foundation provides grants and other financial support for pro-bono legal services on-site at the FJC – more than 200 pro-bono emergency protective orders filed last year. The Emergency Protective Order Program - The Foundation provided the original closed-circuit audio and video connection to the District Court as well as the Circuit Court that allows victims of domestic violence to connect with District and Circuit Court from the safety of the FJC. Forensic Medical Consultation Program – This partnership with Shady Grove Medical offers forensic medical consultations virtually at the Family Justice Center (FJC) using the same Polycom equipment we provided for the virtual Protective Order hearings. Through this program, survivors who have suffered physical injuries - especially those who have been strangled - can have a free, one-on-one consultation with a Forensic Nurse virtually from the FJC. The nurse will review the survivor's injuries, give them information about long-term health impacts, and set up appointments for them to come to the hospital for additional assessments and treatment if necessary. In the absence of having a Forensic Nurse on-site, this program makes a connection between the survivor and the forensic nurses, increasing the likelihood that they will follow through with seeking medical treatment. Safe Connection Program – Digital abuse is a common method of control used by an abuser to track, monitor, and stalk their victim. Abusers often compromise or destroy phones as a method to further isolate their victim. This program provides cell phones (with data and minutes) which are a critical element in the safety plan for a victim who is in the process of leaving an abusive relationship. Care Cards - Allows victims of domestic violence access to groceries, medication, gas, public transportation and other necessities that they may not have access to or are denied in their home by their abuser. Transition Care Program – Provides necessities for victims of abuse that have been denied these items or do not currently have access to them either in their home or because they cannot safely return to their home. This includes overnight/go bags for adults, teens and children, diaper bags for infants and toddlers, new winter coats, hats, gloves, and baby blankets and more. Weekly food supplies Provided to victims of domestic violence and their children who seek the services of the FJC. – ‘Hungry children’ was the number one reason for a victim of domestic violence to prematurely leave the FJC after coming for help. Youth and Teen Programs Supported by the MCFJC Foundation: 1 in 10 Maryland teens experience physical and/or sexual abuse in a dating relationship. RespectFest – An annual free event for middle and high school students, parents, teachers, and youth care providers that educates the community about the warning signs of teen dating abuse, resources for assistance and promotions of healthy relationships (in English and Spanish). PSA Video Contest – For middle and high school students regarding dating violence, signs of abuse and resources for support. - MCPS uses these videos throughout the year to promote awareness in their schools. – 2023 contest now open! Deadline for submission is March 13, 2023. Earn SSL hours and a chance to win the $1000 prize. Click link for details: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/chooserespect/video.html Expect Respect– 45-minute interactive workshops about types of dating violence, consent, warning signs for both the victim and the abuser, how to help a friend who is the victim or the abuser and resources for help. Available in Spanish and English. Financial Awareness for Teens – Workshops that introduce the concept of financial literacy to teens and warning signs for financial abuse in a relationship. Clubs P.R.O.V.I.D.E. – High School student groups that focus on raising awareness about teen relationships and volunteer and fundraising for children exposed to domestic violence. Summer internship opportunities. Programs for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Supported by the MCFJC Foundation: Ready to Learn - Provides age-appropriate backpacks filled with MoCo County suggested school supplies for children and teens exposed to domestic violence who do not have these items. Studies show that exposure to domestic violence can lead to difficulty in school. Having appropriate, new school supplies can be the first step in helping to remove roadblocks in school for children exposed to domestic violence. Wishlist on amazonsmile: https://a.co/5FHtBZL Reading Ready Program - Provides a new age-appropriate book to each child and teen. Reading a book can be a healthy escape for a child or teen who is under stress. Having access to a new book helps keep children exposed to domestic violence reading at level. English & Spanish Art Therapy – Specialized art therapy through Safe Start Counseling for children and teens exposed to domestic violence. This therapy includes an art kit for each child to keep after the completion of therapy. Teen Talk – Specialized group therapy through Safe Start Counseling for teenagers exposed to domestic violence. Summer Camp – Free Summer Camp with Foundation partners for children exposed to domestic violence who have gone through the Safe Start Counseling Program. - Approximately 24 children attend camp each summer. Safe-Start Virtual Counseling – Foundation provided tablets for children to receive virtual counseling for exposure to domestic violence. Programs for Community Outreach, Education, and Intervention by the MCFJC Foundation: Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC)-The Foundation supports various initiatives that reduce the incidence of domestic violence and create a safe community for families to live free of abuse World Elder Abuse Awareness – The Foundation is an annual supporter of the County’s Day long World Elder Abuse Awareness conference