Transitional Housing
Note: This information may be downloaded and or printed below.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS FAITH BASED
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT THE FORM(S) SUBMITTED IS THE PROPER ONE. OUTDATED FORMS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please note the following procedures / steps to be completed: (These procedures can be facilitated quicker if DOC / PBPP Staff at applicant's facility downloads and prints the form(s) needed.)
1. ALL APPLICANTS must complete the following forms: (MANDATORY)
a. Rental Application; [Revised November 2020] Please Note: Previous editions of this form will not be accepted
b. Release of Information Form (Used by Forgiven Ministries, Inc., to speak to DOC, PBPP or CCC Staff);
c. PBPP-1 (Home Plan Form), completed without a residence address. This form will be returned to the applicant with approving
signature and a residence address once a opening becomes available.
d. Print & Sign at the bottom of PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM stating you have read,
understand, and agree to adhere to this procedure. This serves as An agreement letter to enter into Forgiven Ministries, Inc.
courses / programming
2. After Forgiven Ministries, Inc., receives these forms;
a. The application and relevant information received will be reviewed by Forgiven Ministries, Inc., Board of Directors;
b. If the applicant is approved by Forgiven Ministries, Inc., a welcome / approval letter will be sent to the applicant.
c. Along with the approval letter to be sent to the applicant, information regarding our "courses / programming" will be outlined and
an agreement letter to be signed by the applicant and returned to Forgiven Ministries, Inc.
3. Applicant also will be advised in this correspondence to send a $375.00 security deposit. This deposit will be used to "hold or secure" a room for the applicant. This deposit IS refunded in full to the "issuing party" if Home Plan is denied by Parole Supervision Staff. (Note: Forgiven Ministries, Inc., will not be responsible for ANY funds deducted by other agencies such as the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections or a Community Corrections Center, in the return of funds to "the issuing party" to satisfy court ordered fines and restitution).
4. Upon receipt of this security deposit and the signed agreement letter, the applicant's name will be placed on a waiting list for one (1) or more of the properties used by Forgiven Ministries, Inc. (Note: This is on a first come - first serve basis) Applicant's complete and signed home plan form will be returned to the insitution where applicant resides.
5. Once the completed home plan is returned to the applicant's residing institution, the applicant is than responsible for contacting their institutional parole department regarding the completed & signed home plan form. Forgiven Ministries, Inc., has no control over this process nor any delays by PBPP or DOC Staff in their processing of applicant's homeplan.
6. Forgiven Ministries, Inc. will meet with parole supervision staff to help faciliate the home plan investigation process.
7. Once this process is completed and the applicant is approved for release, it is the applicant's responsibility to inform Forgiven Ministries, Inc. that he/ she has been approved and the date of their scheduled release. Upon applicant's release, applicant is then responsible for their first month's rent. Forgiven Ministries, Inc. will make every attempt to assist applicant with transportation from the Erie bus station to the approved residence, if needed. Applicant is responsible for fulfilling all necessary requirements of the DOC & PBPP for their release.
8. Applicant needs to understand that there are certain requirements associated with our Faith Based Transitional Housing Program to include:
-- Mandatory Church attendance
-- Mandatory Bible Studies and other related activities
9. If, during this release process, the applicant has a misconduct, is returned from the center to an SCI, or tries to cirumvent this established procedure, applicant's security deposit will be returned and home plan support will be withdrawn. Applicant's institutional parole department and Erie field office for PBPP will be notified accordingly.
10. If an applicant is denied entry to our programs and/or transitional housing program(s), the applicant may re-submit their application after a waiting period of 6 months (180 days).
By signing below, I ___________________________________, do hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to adhere to the policy as stated herein. Furthermore, I understand that at any point in this process, Forgiven-Ministries, Inc. may deny or refuse my application for their Transitional Housing Program.
__________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________
Applicant Printed Name Applicant Signature Date
What is a Residential Rental Application?
A Residential Rental Application is used by landlords and property managers to collect information on potential renters.
DEFINITION OF A RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM
A release of information is a statement signed by the client authorizing Forgiven Ministries, Inc. to communicate information about the client's situation.
A specific release of information form is one that lists the name of one specific source, such as the Department of Corrections or Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.
1WHEN A RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM IS REQUIRED
A release of information form is not required to attempt a collateral or other third party contact. A release of information form may be required, however, if the contact person refuses to provide the information without a release.
Forgiven Ministries, Inc.,requests that the client complete a release of information form in writing so that Forgiven Ministries may request information regarding a potential client. Such information request will be case history, treatment plan, and other such relevant information. Forgiven Ministries, Inc.request releases from clients so that one will be on file for future use. This is an acceptable practice.
WHAT TO DO IF A CLIENT DOES NOT COMPLETE A RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM
If a client does not provide a signed release of information form, Forgiven Ministries, Inc. is under no obligation to assist a potential client. Forgiven Ministries, Inc. explains what information is needed or which eligibility criteria must be verified.
A potential client will be denied or housing discontinued because a client did not complete a release of information form. All clients are required to furnish information and verification necessary to establish initial and continuing program eligibility. Transitional Housing may be denied because a client did not provide requested information or adequate verification that he or she met certain eligibility criteria.
This form is used by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole to institute a "home plan" review for potential residency.
This form is sent to the institutional chaplain to ascertain a potential client's involvement and attendance to church related activities.
This is a standardized set of rules established by Forgiven Ministries, Inc., with input from the Pennsylvania Department of Probation and Parole for residency in / with Forgiven Ministries Transitional Housing Program
Men's Transitional Housing:
This is a male only residence is located in East Erie. This is a three bedroom house. This property has been pre-approved by Erie District Parole Supervision Staff for ALL offenders.
This is a male only six bedroom residence located in West Erie.
This is considered a "step-up" residence for those individuals that have excelled in their release from incarceration. To be considered for transfer to this residence the following criteria must be met.
1. Be in good standing with Forgiven Ministries.
2. Be actively participating in any treatment designated by PBPP.
3. Have a "full-time" employment status.
4. Have their "home plan" change approved by their Parole Officer
This is a male only residence is located in West Erie. This is a three bedroom house. This property has been pre-approved by Erie District Parole Supervision Staff for ALL offenders.
This is a male only residence is located in East Erie. This is a three bedroom house. This property has been pre-approved by Erie District Parole Supervision Staff for ALL offenders.
Our ministry is actively looking for rental properties in the Erie area that we can sublease to our clients. If you would like to allow our ministry to lease your rental property and become a transitional housing partner. Please contact us directly.
Women's Transitional Housing:
Rose of Sharon: [Coming Soon]
This is a Female only residence and is located in East Erie. This is a 2-Unit home with 2-bedrooms in each apartment. Funding is currently being sought for renovating this residence for our ministry. To donate to this cause, please use button below.
Documents related to this residence:
Ruth Home:
This is a Female only residence. Our ministry is looking for rental properties that we can sublease to our clients. If you would like to allow our ministry to lease your rental property. Please contact us directly.
Documents related to this residence: