What to Expect from the FARM Program

​Before beginning the application process, please take a moment to read through the following items on What to Expect from the FARM Program:

• We are not like most other residential programs, and we are NOT a shelter. We are a 6-12 +month, spiritual program. What this entails is that the areas of our lives that are out of control and the lies that we believe that have contributed to these lifestyles are confronted. We believe that by being in the Word of God, we learn our God given identities and this is what helps us to understand His purpose for our lives. So, from the time we get up until the time we go to bed we are hosting chapels, attending different bible studies, in times of worship and prayer, and various other avenues of soaking in the Scriptures. 

• Our schedule is very structured, and we believe that this is very important when we are coming from lifestyles where structure is lacking. Therefore, we have each day planned out following a schedule. We get up at a set time, eat at a set time, have class at a set time, etc. We ask the ladies to manage their time in a way where they can be at least 5 minutes early to each scheduled event. 

• The program is broken up into phases. We do a spiritual-based curriculum here and during each phase the ladies are responsible for reading various books, writing specific papers, and memorizing different scriptures. This is done in an 'Independent Study' format; however, we are available to help them along the way. 

• During their time here the ladies do not work for the entire length of program. We do provide any self-care necessities such as shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. and food. All essential needs are met by the program.

• We do not allow smoking or the use of cell phones. After the first 2 weeks of being in the program the ladies can make a phone call. For the first 90 days the calls are 15 minutes on speakerphone and the time increases as they get to each phase. Calls are to be made to immediate family ONLY.

 

• If a woman decides to leave the program prematurely the most, we can do is take them to a nearby shelter. We ARE NOT responsible for getting them back to where they came to us from nor are we able to facilitate any calls or planning to figure out their next move. 

 

• FARM is a communal living setting therefore all the women participate in the maintenance of the household. Everyone is assigned a chore, and everyone contributes to the preparing and clean-up of meals. Each day we have someone assigned as the cook and the helper in the kitchen.  

 

• ​After the first 30 days of being in the FARM program we have a family visit which is held at a nearby church from 1-4pm and is typically on the last Saturday of the month (but this is subject to change) and is for immediate family only and the family that will be in attendance must be communicated with staff in advance. 

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• We ask that before entering the FARM program, each woman makes sure that her affairs are in order. Meaning we will do what we can to aid in taking care of NECESSARY personal business matters, however, the ladies in the program do not have access to the internet or their cell phones so if there are any bills to be paid or other matters of that nature, they need to be taken care of before coming into the program.