FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You do not need to be a Christian to live at the JRO houses. However, parts of the program include Christian components, so you would need to be comfortable participating and engaging during those times. Church attendance is part of the program expectations, but if a resident prefers something smaller, a bible study or other community group will also meet that requirement. Getting plugged in to community matters most to us, and we want residents to be comfortable with where they choose to do that.

The JRO houses are not temporary shelters. While those have their place, we believe in fostering a consistent environment to accomplish long-term change. This process takes time. On average, residents live at the JRO houses between 12-18 months; however, some have left sooner than that, and others have stayed longer. We want you to feel confident and prepared for independent living and will always discuss transition plans in advance. Immediate dismissal is only used in extreme cases.

While we try to cover all the information and questions before you move in, there are times when a young man or woman decides that living at the Women’s or Men’s House is not quite as expected. We ask that you commit upon move-in, but it is not contractual. You are free to leave at any time. However, we ask that you communicate with us regarding your plans and allow us to help you make a positive transition to the next place.

The JRO houses do not provide regular transportation. We can occasionally offer assistance with one-time events (doctor's appointments, etc.) but it is not guaranteed. Residents without a car are encouraged to use public transportation. We also highly encourage saving for a vehicle and help work with our residents to get inexpensive reliable transportation.

Residents are allowed to have visitors at the home. However, house guests must be approved by the director, are allowed only In the common areas of the house and only during visiting hours.