Program Acceptance Criteria

 

Esther's Place of Grace is a voluntary 1-year program that requires personal initiative with responsible choices and behavior.  A young woman entering the program must be drug-free, without serious behavioral problems, and willing to become a contributing member of the home while working toward goals that ensure a positive future for herself and her child. Due to limited space, we cannot accommodate moms with other children, only pregnant mommas.

 

To be accepted to live at Esther's Place of Grace, a woman must:

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• Be 18-25 years of age, single (unmarried, divorced, separated)*

• Be pregnant & in 1st or 2nd trimester

• Not currently be fleeing domestic violence situation

• Have no active addiction present and be at least 6 months sober

• Have no any serious behavioral problems

• Get a background check. No assault or disorderly conduct accepted.

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Our Intake Process takes, on average, 7 - 10 days from the first intake meeting until move-in.  The process begins with a phone-call screening covering the criteria listed above.  Next, a meeting with the potential resident and our staff will take place.  Here we discuss the applicant's personal commitment to her own well-being by working in the program established at Esther's Place of Grace.  A potential resident must understand that the program's structure and policy are essential to her overall personal success (and that of her child), and the safety and well-being of the home. *ages over 25 can be considered