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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!