The Program
Motherhood is a very life changing time, and it can be difficult, when circumstances are unable to provide the necessary stability centered around raising children. Therefore, Lotus Loft embarks to efficiently cultivate life skills and utilizes this time with our residents to form clarity in making improved decisions.
Lotus Loft has found that our niche is serving mothers who are able to bring their young children with them into the program, a luxury that many other places are not able to offer.
Working with different community partners - such as employment agencies, governmental institutions, early head start programs - we push her forward with the proper resources. Through employment programs, that provide resume building, and assist with locating descent employment, for which our mothers form a sense of pride, self confidence and independence.
She works towards a savings goal and will pay into an account regularly. She works over the course of several months toward financial independence. She then can graduate out of our program and officially move on to all life has for her & her family.
Lotus Loft has found that our niche is serving mothers who are able to bring their young children with them into the program, a luxury that many other places are not able to offer.
Working with different community partners - such as employment agencies, governmental institutions, early head start programs - we push her forward with the proper resources. Through employment programs, that provide resume building, and assist with locating descent employment, for which our mothers form a sense of pride, self confidence and independence.
She works towards a savings goal and will pay into an account regularly. She works over the course of several months toward financial independence. She then can graduate out of our program and officially move on to all life has for her & her family.
– Intake
When we receive a call, we discuss the current situation the woman is enduring (domestic violence / homelessness). We work to understand the circumstances and the background of events, as well as tell her the basis of the program. There are a series of three intake appointments, and this process can take up to three weeks for approval.
– Employment
Lotus Loft requires that a would be future resident holds down full-time employment. This is a prerequisite for entry into the program and documentation is required. The intake process can continue after this has been established.
– Application Process / Ground Rules
When accepted, the woman is introduced to the Lotus Loft Leadership and begins the application process. We go over House Rules and what is grounds for eviction. She signs and initials that she is in full agreement and will honor all guidelines
– Goals and Resources Questionnaire
The resident is given a questionnaire that asks what resources she is in need of most. She then fills out the goals sheet, listing her short term and long-term goals.
– Finding Resources
With the Director sitting with her, we proceed to give the resident a list of resources offered by our community partners for her to contact and make appointments with. She is responsible for attending appointments, meeting with the connections laid out to her and maintaining good relationships with them. The Director monitors very closely.
- Open Bank Account
The objective is that full time employment is held, for our families to save their money, in which Lotus Loft monitors, in order to transition into their own. This is called their Landmark Savings Account. She works towards her savings goal, set by her and the Lotus Loft team.
– Working towards Goals / Attending Classes / Empowering
The resident meets with the resources that were allocated to her, to ensure she has all that she needs to accomplish success. The resident is required to attend Weekly General Sessions by way of character building, emotional stability, parenting, financial and budgeting, nutrition and wellness, etc.
– Transition
Once some saving goals are met, and self-growth is evident, we aid in finding long term housing. The resident uses the money she has saved and / or eared through employment.
– Finding Long Term Stability / Graduation
Lotus Loft aims to make the transition period as smooth as possible for the resident and their children. On the final day, the Housing Director meets with the resident, and goes over what goals were met, and gives resources to help her reach her long-term goals. A formal graduation is held to celebrate this major milestone!
– Follow Up on Case
A Lotus Loft Team Member will keep calling every 15 – 20 days after discharge, to see how the former resident is following through on long term goals, and if she has access to adequate resources. While we only house once, the former resident can still attend classes and have some resources made available to her through Lotus Loft.
* The ideal candidate for Lotus Loft is one that carries a good work ethic, takes ownership of her future and is grateful for all that is offered to her. Lotus Loft is a temporary housing program meant to help alleviate short-term difficulty. We do our part by pushing them forward and setting them up for long term success. They ideally stay 3 to 4 months in our program.
When we receive a call, we discuss the current situation the woman is enduring (domestic violence / homelessness). We work to understand the circumstances and the background of events, as well as tell her the basis of the program. There are a series of three intake appointments, and this process can take up to three weeks for approval.
– Employment
Lotus Loft requires that a would be future resident holds down full-time employment. This is a prerequisite for entry into the program and documentation is required. The intake process can continue after this has been established.
– Application Process / Ground Rules
When accepted, the woman is introduced to the Lotus Loft Leadership and begins the application process. We go over House Rules and what is grounds for eviction. She signs and initials that she is in full agreement and will honor all guidelines
– Goals and Resources Questionnaire
The resident is given a questionnaire that asks what resources she is in need of most. She then fills out the goals sheet, listing her short term and long-term goals.
– Finding Resources
With the Director sitting with her, we proceed to give the resident a list of resources offered by our community partners for her to contact and make appointments with. She is responsible for attending appointments, meeting with the connections laid out to her and maintaining good relationships with them. The Director monitors very closely.
- Open Bank Account
The objective is that full time employment is held, for our families to save their money, in which Lotus Loft monitors, in order to transition into their own. This is called their Landmark Savings Account. She works towards her savings goal, set by her and the Lotus Loft team.
– Working towards Goals / Attending Classes / Empowering
The resident meets with the resources that were allocated to her, to ensure she has all that she needs to accomplish success. The resident is required to attend Weekly General Sessions by way of character building, emotional stability, parenting, financial and budgeting, nutrition and wellness, etc.
– Transition
Once some saving goals are met, and self-growth is evident, we aid in finding long term housing. The resident uses the money she has saved and / or eared through employment.
– Finding Long Term Stability / Graduation
Lotus Loft aims to make the transition period as smooth as possible for the resident and their children. On the final day, the Housing Director meets with the resident, and goes over what goals were met, and gives resources to help her reach her long-term goals. A formal graduation is held to celebrate this major milestone!
– Follow Up on Case
A Lotus Loft Team Member will keep calling every 15 – 20 days after discharge, to see how the former resident is following through on long term goals, and if she has access to adequate resources. While we only house once, the former resident can still attend classes and have some resources made available to her through Lotus Loft.
* The ideal candidate for Lotus Loft is one that carries a good work ethic, takes ownership of her future and is grateful for all that is offered to her. Lotus Loft is a temporary housing program meant to help alleviate short-term difficulty. We do our part by pushing them forward and setting them up for long term success. They ideally stay 3 to 4 months in our program.
Contact Us for an more Information about our Program – Email: dawn@purityrevelation.org