When Alice* was referred to the Exit Pathways Program (EPP) she was living in a women’s refuge with her young child and newborn baby. She had escaped a 13 year-long environment of family violence.
Alice had proactively applied for over 50 rental properties, advocating for herself and the support she had through the Exit Pathways program. Although empathetic, real estate agents were not progressing her pas the application stage.
Haven Home Safe EPP staff advocated to the real estate agents, highlighting the benefits of the EPP and the resilience of the women in it.
The trust and relationships built between HHS ans the real estate agents coupled with Alice’s determination helped her to secure her very own rental property.
For the first time in her life, Alice has her own name on a rental lease agreement.
Alice’s child is now enjoying school, and her baby has settled into a routine. With safe and secure housing sorted, Alice is actively employment, is ahead of her rental payments and is very house-proud.
As a victim survivor Alice is slowly rebuilding her confidence and is proud of what she has achieved for her children by giving them a fresh start.
