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Applied in 2008

Transitional Housing Program

Providence Network

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 11
  • Program Participants Last Year: 125
  • Meets about 60 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 2 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 25

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
 Vocational growth—Residents who stay in the program for over one year will demonstrate average growth from 4.3 (unemployed, unable to maintain a steady job) to 7.2 (fully and stably employed).

Residents complete any needed vocational training and are earning a sufficient income.

Measure
Incoming and outgoing scores (on a scale of 0-10) are measured by staff and counselor based on assessment of functionality according to our Resident Growth Tracking and Psychological Health and Personal Growth evaluation tools.

Outcome 2
 Spiritual growth— Residents who stay in the program for over one year will demonstrate average growth from 3.6 (struggles with spiritual concerns or lacks spiritual perspective as a source of hope) to 7.4 (finds strength through their beliefs and encouragement of community of faith). As a result, they are self-motivated to be part of a faith community in which they can continue to grow.

Measure
Incoming and outgoing scores (on a scale of 0-10) are measured by staff and counselor based on assessment of functionality according to our Resident Growth Tracking and Psychological Health and Personal Growth evaluation tools.

Outcome 3
 Emotional growth—Residents who stay in the program for over one year will demonstrate average growth from 3.3 (engages in unhealthy behaviors due to unresolved emotional pain or trauma) to 6.7 (uses healthy coping skills and behavior patterns to deal with past).

Measure
Incoming and outgoing scores (on a scale of 0-10) are measured by staff and counselor based on assessment of functionality according to our Resident Growth Tracking and Psychological Health and Personal Growth evaluation tools.

Outcome 4
 Addictions— Residents who stay in the program for over one year will demonstrate average growth from 1.9 (sober for only a few days/weeks with high risk for relapse) to 8.0 (generally clean and sober for over 18 months, has made significant steps in the recovery process).

Measure
Incoming and outgoing scores (on a scale of 0-10) are measured by staff and counselor based on assessment of functionality according to our Resident Growth Tracking and Psychological Health and Personal Growth evaluation tools.

Outcome 5
 Housing— Residents who stay in the program for over one year will demonstrate average growth from 3.1 (homeless) to 6.4 (earns sufficient income to pay rent consistently for over six months and maintains healthy living space.

Measure
Incoming and outgoing scores (on a scale of 0-10) are measured by staff and counselor based on assessment of functionality according to our Resident Growth Tracking and Psychological Health and Personal Growth evaluation tools.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Through PN, those suffering from addiction, abuse and homelessness find their way off the streets and into a productive, healthy lifestyle. By living in a therapeutic community for up to two years, our residents gain an understanding of the issues behind their addiction through counseling, by living in a community of compassion with others in recovery and through the accountability and positive mentoring of live-in staff. The spiritual aspect of the program provides hope and a sense of purpose. Many discover the transforming power of faith in their lives. Formerly disconnected individuals develop social networks by attending church, fellowship groups and other activities that promote their recovery. One of the keys to our success is that, in contrast to seeing themselves as part of a program, residents identify themselves as members of a community — a group of people who love and encourage each other as they struggle to rebuild their lives. The core of this community is our live-in staff. Residents have easy access to the services they need to achieve success in their personal goal plans through our collaborations. This includes health care, job training, education, parenting skills training, transportation, legal support, childcare, etc. Residents acquire the skills or education they need to find meaningful employment and the dignity that accompanies responsibility. They learn how to take care of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually.