LifeStart Village

 
 

LifeStart Village is a self-sufficiency program that provides safe housing and supportive services for single-parent families recovering from homelessness, domestic violence, or drug abuse. LifeStart provides a supportive environment for each family to heal from past trauma, rebuild relationships, and improve their economic situation.

FSC's LifeStart Village provides so much more than just housing; it fosters community among parents and families, teaches accountability, and creates confidence.

In the dorm-like Phase I, and under the direction of a full-time case manager, parents learn to become self-sufficient. They receive Life Focus training, parent education, financial budgeting education, are assisted in completing their GED and acquiring and maintaining adequate employment.

Upon completing Phase I, parents have the chance to advance to more independent living, with rental townhomes or cottages in Phase II.

 
 
 

Minimum Program Requirements

  • Parents must have custody of at least one child (child must be under the age of 12 for Phase I).

  • Parents must be substance abuse free for a minimum of six months prior to moving on property.

  • Must have some form of income (e.g. child support, state assistance, SSI, work).

  • Must be able to pay deposit of $500.

  • A birth certificate and social security card for each member of the household.

  • A photo I.D. for the head of household.

All residents are required to abide by a strict code of conduct and full program participation.

Transitional housing is available at LifeStart Village for a total of 22 families in Phase I and there are 15 Permanent Supportive Housing units available in Phase II. LifeStart Village is an income restricted property.

For more information, please call 801-955-9110 or email applications to lifestartvillage@familysupportcenter.org

Brief Review of Program:

 

Phase I - Transitional Housing (2 Yrs/Max)

  1. Pay a Portion of Rent

  2. Weekly Case Management – Based on a 15 point self-sufficiency matrix

  3. Daily/Nightly Chores around co-house

  4. Prepare a meal 1 night a week for your co-house (10-11 adults & their children)

  5. Weekly Apartment Inspections

  6. Attend Weekly Resident Meeting

  7. Random Drug Screenings

  8. Attend Classes

    1. Parent Education

    2. Life Focus

    3. Personal Finance & Budgeting

    4. Support Group – Relapse Prevention (Optional)

Phase II - Permanent Supportive Housing

  1. Pay Rent & Utilities

  2. Monthly Case Management

  3. Random & Quarterly Apartment Inspections

  4. Random Drug Screenings

  5. May Still Attend Support Group