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Each family that enters
into the IHN program must sign a "guidelines"
document. The following is a sample of the suggested
guideline proposed by the national IHN. The actual
guideline for the Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality
network has not yet been established (May 2003),
but will be similar to the following.
This is put here so that every faith community
can get a better understanding of the process
that a guest family goes through just to enter
the IHN program.
- I will seek housing, financial assistance,
and employment on a daily basis while I am staying
in the network. I will meet regularly with the
Network Director to tell him/her of my progress
- The Network is a drug-free and alcohol-free
environment. I will remain substanbce-free while
in the program. I understand that anyone under
the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be
accepted into the Network.
- No weapons or any items that can be used as
weapons are permitted onto the property of the
day center or any host congragation.
- There is no smoking in any Network building.
I will smoke only in defined smoking areas outside
the building (as defined by local laws and ordinances)
- I understand that for the safety of children
and other guests, all medication must be given
to hosts for proper storage.
- I will treat staff, volunteers, and other
guests with respect and courtesy
- I will provide a nurturing environment for
my children. I will not leave them unattended
at any time. I will discapline my children with
patience and understanding.
- I will keep all areas clean by picking up
after my family and assisting with housekeeping
chores. I will eat only in the kitchen and dining
room areas, unless otherwise specified by the
host congrations.
- To ensure the safety of all, I will sign out
and/or notify a host when leaving the congregation.
I will notify the hosts if I will be late and/or
miss dinner one evening. I understand that my
bedd cannot be guaranteed if I choose not to
return
- If I miss the Network van, I will find public
or other source of transportation to the host
congregation.
- I understand that the Network and the hosts
are not responsible for lost or stolen items
- I understand that anyone with a contageous
disease or illness must leave the network until
the period of contagion is over. Other housing
arrangements will be made by the network director.
- I understand that no visitors are allowed
in any of the Network facilities. Only those
persons listed on my intake form may stay with
me.
- I understand that the Network provides short-term
housing. The maximum length of stay in the Network
is 30 days.
Signed by the head of the guest family, listing
all other family members including children.
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