Options,  Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Intervention Services for northwest Kansas and based in Hays,  has been awarded a $60,650 grant from the Federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Grant Program  FVPSA funds pay for support group activities for women and children, child care, prevention education in schools and communities, information and referral services, advocacy in obtaining protection from abuse and stalking orders, court accompaniment, and  outreach into rural counties.

FVPSA supports services that  are provided 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and are free to domestic violence victims and their children.

Governor Brownback announced Thursday Options also has received monies from the State General Fund Grant Program for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agencies.  The $143,946 state grant will be  used  as matching funds for federal formula grant requirements to support sexual and domestic violence services and to enhance services to underserved areas of the state.