Program Timeline

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Phase 1  (1 - 2 months)


1. Create Faith Partnership
  • Faith Community signs Letter of Intent
  • Faith Community becomes ILA Faith Partner
  • Faith Partner Sponsorship Funds received
  • Faith Partner forms Leadership Team (volunteers & staff for the Family Support Team).
2. Identify Family
  • Work with Transitional Housing Partner (THP) to identify potential families.
  • Select a qualified Family (per ILA criteria and interview process).
3. Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
  • Imagine LA, Faith Partner & Family sign an MOU

Phase 2  (2-6 months)


4. Create an Independent Living Plan & Budget (ILP & B)
  • Case Manager works with Family and Faith Partner to develop their ILP & B
5. Develop Faith Partner Team
  • Recruit additional volunteers for Faith Partner Support Team
  • Develop Communication Plan
  • Homelessness Sensitivity and Mentorship Training
6. Secure Housing
  • Find Housing
  • Collect furniture, computer and other household items for move-in
  • Move Family into housing


Phase 3  (6 - 24 months)


7. Execute ILP & B
  • Maintain Budget / Housing
  • Health / Nutrition
  • Education / Employment
  • Transportation
  • Ongoing support and mentorship
8. Ongoing Communication
  • Conference calls and meetings
9. Graduation!
  • Evaluation