Mission

Rockland Family Shelter (RFS) is dedicated to serving domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their families. Through direct services, education, advocacy, agency consultation and leadership in coordinated community action, we work to create a community where women and children can live with dignity and equality, free from abuse. Established in 1979, RFS offers a haven to women and children fleeing a batterer and the hotline provides 24-hour access to information and support. We also offer services that include individual counseling programs, advocate accompaniment and court assistance, children's services, culturally sensitive and bilingual services, lesbian and bisexual services, a teen dating violence prevention program, community education and outreach, and professional training.