Program Polices and Participation Requirements

Hope Haven is a women-only independent living and shared housing community. The following policies are in place to ensure safety, dignity, and a respectful living environment for all residents. Participation in the Hope Haven program is voluntary and requires agreement to all policies outlined below.

Program Overview

Hope Haven is a housing program and is not a licensed medical facility. We do not provide clinical, custodial, nursing, or medical care. Residents must be able to live independently and manage their own healthcare, medications, and daily activities.

Participation in the Hope Haven housing program does not create a medical or caregiver relationship

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for placement at Hope Haven, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Identify as a woman, age 18 or older

  • Be able to live independently

  • Agree to shared living arrangements

  • Provide income verification or agency payment confirmation

  • Agree to all community rules and program policies

Submission of an application or referral does not guarantee acceptance.

Community Rules & Expectations

Residents are expected to:

  • Treat all community members with respect

  • Maintain the cleanliness of shared living spaces

  • Follow shared cleaning schedules and calendars

  • Respect quiet hours and shared living guidelines

  • Follow all safety policies and procedures

Failure to adhere to community expectations may result in corrective action or program exit.

Safety & Monitoring

Hope Haven utilizes safety and monitoring measures to protect residents and maintain a secure living environment. Tampering with surveillance cameras or any monitoring or safety equipment is strictly prohibited.

Violation of safety policies, including tampering with monitoring equipment, may result in immediate removal from the program.

Payment & Financial Policies

Hope Haven does not accept Medicaid.

Payment may be made by the participant or by an agency on the participant's behalf. Accepted payment methods include self-pay, PayPal, cashier’s check, money orders, and recurring electronic payments (auto-transfer). Where applicable, paycheck deduction arrangements may be established.

Failure to maintain payment arrangements may result in program exit.

Privacy & Confidentiality

Information collected during the application, intake, or residency process is used solely to determine program eligibility and housing fit. Hope Haven does not sell, share, or distribute personal information except as required by law.

Information collected is not used to diagnose, treat, or manage medical or mental health conditions.

Acknowledgment

By applying to or participating in the Hope Haven housing program, individuals acknowledge that participation is voluntary and requires agreement to all program policies and community rules.