Step back in time with us to La Casa's early days and the trailblazers leading the way to greater safety, security, and empowerment for women and survivors of violence.

Thanks to the support of our wonderful community, La Casa’s signature teen dating violence awareness campaign connected with over 1,200 community members this last month alone!

Not only do Black women face some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the U.S. Black survivors experience the public stigma, silence, and victim-blaming that surrounds domestic violence, and it's magnified by a complex history of oppression, over-policing, and discrimination…

Being tracked or harassed is not a sign of care or adoration. Stalking is often a part of a larger pattern of behavior that manipulates a survivor and threatens their sense of safety.

On behalf of La Casa de las Madres' Board of Directors, we are delighted to announce Lusero Arias as La Casa's new Executive Director. 

Last night 14 women and 16 children spent the night in La Casa's confidentially located emergency safehouse. Why? Risk of serious injury and death skyrockets 75% when victims are considering or taking steps to separate from abusive partners. Two-plus years of pandemic strain has also further limited vulnerable survivors' alternatives, like turning to friends and family.

Access points are critical to serving the geographically and culturally diverse communities of San Francisco. La Casa co-locates trained counselors to build bridges to safety and support.

It is a myth that domestic violence only occurs in heterosexual couples, and the victims are only female. Domestic violence is about power and control, not who you are or who you love.

During the month of June, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Pride Month —we’re celebrating LGBTQ survivors and working to raise awareness of domestic violence within LGBTQ relationships.

3 out of 10 people experienced increased strain in their romantic relationships during the coronavirus pandemic (Blue Shield of California 2021). Conditions were hard for everyone, but not equally. Here at La Casa, calls for help are higher than ever. On our 24-hour statewide, toll-free telephone lines, calls are trending 37% above pre-pandemic levels. On our Text Support Line, conversations have surged 200%.

What can you do? If you see something, say something. If you are worried about someone, ask. If you don’t know what to do after you ask, it’s easier than you think: listen, offer support, ask how you can help.

When was the last time you prioritized yourself and walked away from a bad situation? What did you do to prepare yourself for that change? What resources did you have in place to make it possible?