page5 2009-05-18T10:11:34.889-05:00 May_someone_just_participate_in 2009-05-18T10:11:34.889-05:00 No, participants in the community support program are only those who have completed the residential program. Question104 2009-04-13T09:28:57.173-05:00 If a woman has no income, then she does not have to pay any program fees. If she has an income then she pays a certain percentage of it to rent and to her own savings fund, called a Self Sufficiency Fund. May_people_visit_me 2009-04-02T16:46:26.837-05:00 Residents may have people visit them at Fresh Start, and may invite people to support at the facility. Guests are allowed from late morning to early evening. No guests are allowed overnight and they are not allowed on the residential level where the rooms and private lounge are located. How_many_women_live_there_and_w 2009-03-11T10:53:20.198-05:00 Up to 24 women may live at Fresh Start at any one time. There are 12 rooms, with 2 women sharing each room. There is a private lounge for residents along with more open areas on the main level. What_is_the_average_length_of_s 2009-03-11T10:53:01.667-05:00 Women are asked to give a 3 month commitment and may stay for up to one year. The average stay is 5- 6 months. Does_Fresh_Start_provide_transp 2009-03-11T10:52:36.200-05:00 No, Fresh Start does not provide transportation. However, Fresh Start is on a bus line. What_kind_of_house_rules_are_th 2009-03-11T10:51:57.428-05:00 Fresh Start strives to balance the program and facility rules with a sense of home. However, there are rule such as a curfew and household chores. The_program_description_says_Fr 2009-03-11T10:51:24.639-05:00 Fresh Start supports a drug free home, to support our residents in recovery form substance abuse, in addition to safety reasons. To ensure this, random and regular drug tests are conducted on residents. If someone tests positive, they will be asked to leave the program. Question103 2009-03-11T10:50:29.993-05:00 The homeless woman needs to call and schedule an appointment with a Fresh Start case manager. During that appointment, she will be asked about her needs and background and the Fresh Start program will be described. Question102 2009-03-11T10:50:13.202-05:00 Women are referred to Fresh Start from many places; most are referred by a treatment facility, another community service agency or probation/parole officers. Some women hear about Fresh Start by “word of mouth” and call for an intake. Question101 2009-03-11T10:49:56.111-05:00 Fresh Start usually has a wait list for residential services. Length of time on the wait list varies; it depends on when housing becomes available for current residents. The wait can vary from a few days to a few months. Question 2009-03-11T10:49:37.364-05:00 Any adult woman (age 19 and above) who is homeless, able to care for herself, not a safety risk and who wants a supportive program to help her meet her goals. Women in recovery from substance abuse must be addressing that issue (i.e. have completed inpatient treatment or participating in intensive outpatient services) and have been drug free for a minimum of 30 days.