Churches participating in EPH include First United
Methodist, Grace Lutheran, Resurrection Catholic, Union Congregational,
St. Paul’s United Methodist, First Presbyterian, First United
Presbyterian Church of De Pere, Calvary Lutheran, St. Phillip The
Apostle Catholic, and St Agnes Catholic Church.
| Transitional
Housing Guidelines: |
| The following
are the eligibility guidelines to be used in screening potential
clients prior to making a referral to our program. Each client
will be evaluated on a case by case basis. The following are
guidelines, not restrictions. We evaluate each case individually
as they are referred into our program. |
Caseworkers/advocates
are to make the initial referral
to the Transitional Housing Program. |
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- TSA
does not shelter anyone that has been non-compliant with
other shelters.
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- Intakes
are between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday only.
All prospective residents must agree to sign the house policies
and procedures prior to entering the program.
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- Housing
units are for families or single parent(s) with children.
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- Guardians
must have LEGAL custody of the children residing with them.
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- The
parent/guardian must have documented 50/50 placement of
their child(ren).
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- Must
be Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) eligible.
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- If
a client has lived outside of Wisconsin, the client must
submit a criminal background check from any state in which
they had prior residency. (Please see us for instructions
to obtain this document.)
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- Clients
need to show previous successful attempts toward self-sufficiency.
A referral by a caseworker is required to document successful
attempts made by client.
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- Applicants
must be employed or currently actively seeking a job and/or
participating in educational activities.
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- Applicants
will be assessed on intake based on prior criminal history.
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- Individuals
with substance abuse history may need to participate in
AODA therapy.
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| Program
Objectives |
| Residents
of the program work with their case manager to establish a personal
strength based goal plan to include emphasis in the following
areas: |
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- Educational
and/or Vocational Attainment
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| Educational
components of the program include: |
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- Assertive
Constructive Tactics (ACT)
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If
you have any questions concerning these guidelines,
please contact: Bree Decker or Kitty Kaari
(920)593-2370
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