Domestic Violence Training
CSFA Number: 444-80-1222
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Under Illinois state law, staff and volunteers of domestic violence programs are required to complete 40-hours of training in domestic violence advocacy, crisis intervention, confidentiality and other areas for their work with women, children and men experiencing domestic violence. Staff and volunteers cannot provide direct services to victims until they have completed this training. Vendors provide these 40-hour trainings, and develop and provide advanced and specialized trainings and technical assistance to increase the quality of existing services and expertise of domestic violence advocates. Vendors work closely with the Department and the established domestic violence system to build staff capacity and promote quality as outlined in the domestic violence services guidelines manual.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
1.To support the DHS network of funded domestic violence services (victim and abuser) by
offering statewide training.
2.To enhance the capacity of DHS funded domestic violence services (victim and abuser) to
provide effective services through training.
3.To provide statewide access to IDVA required training, advanced training, DHS provider
meetings and other needs identified by the Department.
UGA Program Terms
Deliverables established in Exhibit B of UGA
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations; Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
GATA Exception
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Training
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
GATA Exception
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
No programmatic restrictions
Reports
Quarterly Reports required
Records
Record retention according to UGA
Account Identification
Appropriation Code: 0865.44480.4900.000000NE
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$90,000 - $180,000
Program Accomplishments
Annual training and technical assistance to improve response to victim needs and enhance capacity of domestic violence programs.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
Springfield, Chicago
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $270,000
FY 2018 : $270,000
FY 2019 : $270,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSCT03421-FCSCT03421 | Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 1,147,795 |
| FCSCT04732-FCSCT04732 | THE NETWORK ADVOCATING AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 840,000 |