The picture I posted on Wordless Wednesday may seem like a departure from primary topic of this blog...but actually it is right on target. According to the Department of Justice; on average from 2001-2005; 37.5% of victims of nonfatal intimate partner violence are in the 18-20 age range. We know from a variety of sources that many young women who find themselves pregnant/parenting and alone have also been victims of abuse, at some point in their life.
The focus of our Chloe's Place program through curriculum, nurturing and modeling will address the topic of domestic violence head on. The environment and classes will celebrate the value of each person ;acknowledging that each is fearfully and wonderfully made and deserving of respect in all relationships.
Chloe's Place will be a 'safe haven'. A place where moms and kids can feel comfortable and rest assured they are safe. In order to assure this safety we need to be intentional in our planning and design.

• The address of Chloe's Place will not be published... just a PO Box.
• The house will be equipped with a reliable security system.
• Staff and volunteers will have required back ground checks.

I'm sure we will think of more safety precautions, but those are the ones that come to mind today.