Application for Transitional Housing – Youth Program

- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Applicant Name:*
  Please enter your first and last name:
  First Last
- SS# (last four digits)*
- Date of Birth*
- Age:
  Please enter a number from 1 to 100.
- Gender*
- Marital Status

- CURRENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT
- Where are you living right now? (select one):
- If other, specify where you live.*
- Phone*
- Other Phone
- Email
- Address:
  Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
- How long have you been staying there?
- How many people live there?
  Please enter a number from 1 to 100.
- Where do you sleep?

- PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Have you ever applied to this program before?
  - Yes
  - No
- If Yes, When?
- If Yes, What happened?
- How did you hear about Hillcrest?
- Do you know anyone who has been in THIS program?
  - Yes
  - No
- If Yes, Who?
- What are your reasons for applying to Hillcrest? Please explain circumstances:
- Have you ever been in any other independent living program?
  - Yes
  - No
- If Yes, When?
- If Yes, Where?
- Why did you leave that program?:
- If you are accepted into this program and you are not from this area (Kansas City MO/KS), describe how comfortable you will feel working on goals for work and school for the duration of the program (18 months) in an area you are unfamiliar?:
- List three things you like about yourself:
- List three things about yourself that you feel need improvement/attention:

- EDUCATION
- Select Level of Education Completed:
- If Some High School, what was the last grade completed?
- If Some College, What was your area of study:
- If Other, Please explain:

Please enter all schools you attended:

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Level (High School, GED, College, Trade, etc.)	Name of School(s)	Years Attended/Graduated

- Please describe any problems you have had in school:

- FAMILY INFORMATION

Please list your family members

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Parent Name	Address (city, state)	Phone

Please list your Brothers and Sisters

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Brother/Sister Name	Age	Phone

- CHILDREN
- Do you have children?
  - Yes
  - No

Please list your children:

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Name	Age	Gender (M or F)

- Is the other parent(s) involved in your child's life?
  - Yes
  - No

If you have children, please list your children's other parents

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Name of Other Parent	Child Name

- Please describe how the other parent(s) are involved in your child's life:

List all who would be living with you in the apartment (please include yourself on the first line):

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Name	Relationship	Date of Birth	Age	Type of Custody

- EMERGENCY CONTACTS

List emergency contact names and phone numbers. If you have a child, list the child's other parent and /or a relative of the child as an emergency contact:

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Name	Phone	Relationship

- To get a sense of what you have been through, please answer the following questions honestly:
- HEALTH INFORMATION
- Are you pregnant?
  - Yes
  - No
- Term of Pregnancy
  If yes, how far along are you?
- Prenatal Care
  Are you getting prenatal care?
  - Yes
  - No
- If Yes, Where are you receiving prenatal care?
- Health concerns / problems:
- Medications:
- Name of Physician:
- Do you have any allergies?
  - Yes
  - No
- If yes, what are your allergies?
- Are you concerned about sexually transmitted diseases?
  - Yes
  - No
- If Yes, What are your concerns?

- SUBSTANCE USE
- Do you smoke cigarettes?
  - Yes
  - No
- If Yes, How many per day
- How long have you smoked?
- When was the last time you used drugs and/or alcohol?
- What drug/alcohol do you use most often?
- How frequently?

- SOCIAL SKILLS
  
  On a scale of 1-5 (1=Poor, 5=Best), how would you rate yourself at the following:
- Hygiene:
- Household Chores:
- Wake up on your own:
- Laundry:
- Being on time:
- Getting along with others:

- INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
  
  On a scale of 1-5 (1=Poor, 5=Best), how would you rate your ability to:
- Purchase Food:
- Budget Money:
- Prepare well balanced meals:
- Purchase clothing:
- Take care of others:
- Use banks:
- Find jobs:
- Hold jobs:
- Use public transportation:
- Use Hospital:
- Use Library:
- Knowledge of Colleges:
- Use Computer:
- Use Telephone:

- PROBLEM SOLVING
- How do you deal with your anger?:
- How do you deal with peer pressure?:
- How do you deal with authority figures?:
- What do you do with your free time?:
- What do you do when you are alone?:
- What are your hobbies?:

- WORK AND INCOME

Job History Information (Last 3 Years):

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Dates	Company Name	Pay Rate	Duties	Reason for Leaving

Income currently received from Job, Food Stamps, TANF, DFS, SSI, etc.: If child support is owed to you, please list monthly/total amount owed.

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Source	Amount (weekly / monthly)

- Current Case Worker Name?
- Case Worker Phone Number
- Name of Social Services Office (DFS, SRS, City and State):

- TRANSPORTATION
- Do you have a driver's license?
  - Yes
  - No
- Do you have a car?
  - Yes
  - No
- Make:
- Model:
- Color:
- Plate #:
- Insurance Company Name:
- Would you be willing to use the Metro Bus?
  - Yes
  - No

- PERSONAL OBJECTIVES
- Why do you feel you would benefit from participating in Hillcrest's program?:

References

By listing names and phone numbers below, you are indicating that you agree to allow us to contact anyone listed as a reference to aid in our decision to accept you into the program. Please do not list family members or friends. List persons from other programs you have been in, counselors, school personnel, employers, etc. (click the plus sign to add another reference)

Name	Phone

SOCIAL HISTORY REQUEST

This task is part of the Transitional Living program (TLP) application process. The purpose of this document is for you to tell the intake staff about yourself. This document is used to help the intake team make a decision about whether you are appropriate for the program. This document should be neatly written or typed. You are encouraged to give as much detail and explanation in your social history as possible. Below is a description of things that should be included in your social history, you may include any additional information.

- Introduction:
  Describe how the last six months have been for you. Why are you currently interested in Hillcrest as a place to live?
- General Information:
  Where were you born? Where have you lived and with whom have you lived? How long have you lived in each place? Have you had any out of home placements or psychiatric hospitalizations? Are you currently being seen by a therapist or psychiatrist? Do you have any diagnosis?
- School:
  What schools have you gone to? How have your school years been so far? have you had any suspensions or expulsions? What school are you currently enrolled? If you are not enrolled anywhere, are you willing to return to school for either your GED or diploma? Have you ever been in a learning disorder or behavioral class?
- Relationships:
  Describe your family and friends. Who do you get along with and why? Who do you not get along with and why? Name or describe particular people you feel you can trust and go to for support. What are your strengths as a friend?
- Legal Issues:
  Have you had any trouble with the law? Do you have any outstanding tickets or warrants? Do you have any pending court cases?
- Free Time:
  Do you use drugs or alcohol? If you do use, do you feel like it is a problem for you? Do you smoke cigarettes? What hobbies do you enjoy or what hobby would you like to learn about?
- Goals:
  What are your plans for the future?

If you have any questions or are unable to complete the social history, please call the Case Manager at (913) 214-2441.

Documents

(Please provide copies of the following when the Case Manager contacts you to set up an inerview for housing)

1. Proof of age (one of the following): Birth Certificate, School ID, Driver's License
2. Social Security card
3. Release of Information forms for: Last school attended, current / former therapist, Probation Officer, past independent living programs, psychiatric hospital(s), psychiatrist.
4. If you own a car, you will need to provide: Driver's License, current insurance card

By submitting this application, I agree that the preceding information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, I agree to allow my references to be checked and I agree to the application process.

Programs Rules

The following rules of conduct shall be in effect while Clients participate in the Hillcrest Transitional Housing program. Violation of any rule will, at the sole discretion of the Board or Staff, be cause for immediate dismissal from the program, causing forfeiture of shelter space & supportive services.

No illegal activity of any kind will be permitted
Use or possession of alcohol, firearms or illegal drugs is prohibited.
Curfew is 11:00 pm. This can only be waived for work schedules. Your Guests must be out of the shelter buildings by 10:00 pm. Quiet hours are: 10:00 pm through 7:00 am.
No overnight guests are allowed unless permission is obtained through a staff member.
Children under the age of 13 must be attended by an approved adult at all times.
Children must be enrolled in the school district nearest Hillcrest or in the district your family originates from. They must attend school everyday required..
No fighting of any kind will be tolerated.
No pets of any kind will be allowed.
Smoking is NOT permitted inside the shelter units, buildings, or offices.
Clients must keep shelter units & common areas clean and neat.
All adults in the Hillcrest program are expected to work at least 40 hours per week.
All adults must attend scheduled meetings & appointments.
A $100 program deposit will be taken at time of shelter entry, or at time of first paycheck.
I acknowledge that Hillcrest staff may enter my shelter unit to do maintenance or cleaning checks when I am not present without notification beyond immediate announcement. I acknowledge the Hillcrest staff will also perform scheduled checks of my shelter unit.
I acknowledge that Hillcrest staff may require me to submit to random drug testing while I am participating in the transitional housing program, and that my refusal to do so could result in being asked to immediately vacate the program.

I have read and understand that if I violate any one of these rules I may be dismissed from the Hillcrest program. I agree to hold Hillcrest Transitional Housing and/or any other parties associated with this program in any way whatsoever, singly, or collectively, from any blame or liability for injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience, or damage suffered or sustained as a result of participation in this program or in activities associated therewith. I give permission for information to be released about me and my children, by or to any doctor, social worker, counselor, employer, landlord, shelter, agency, including Mid America Assistance Coalition & Rosie HMIS databases, or any other person deemed necessary by Hillcrest Transitional Housing. I agree that my acceptance into the Hillcrest Transitional Housing Program is not a rental agreement, and that this is not a landlord/tenant agreement, but an application for temporary homeless shelter & supportive services provided by the Hillcrest program.

By submitting this application, I agree that the preceding information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I understand and agree to the Rules as put forth above.

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