Shelter Program Matrix
This Matrix is used to assist homeless shelter guests as they move onward to independent living. It is a way to monitor the progression of each client in key areas.
DOMAIN | VULNERABLE | STABLE | SAFE | |
Introduced to Christ |
Spiritual Formation |
*No or minimum knowledge of Christ or the Gospel | *Understanding of Gospel Message | *Profession of faith in Christ *Takes personal responsibility for spiritual growth |
Character Development |
*Limited awareness of consequences of actions *Often emotionally fragile |
*Sometimes demonstrates positive character *Seldom emotionally fragile |
*Frequently demonstrates mature character traits *Seeks help to develop good character traits *Rarely emotionally fragile |
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Sustainable income and Housing |
Employment/ Sustainable Income |
*Unemployed *Part time or temporary job with inadequate pay, no benefits |
*Employed part time with sustainable income *Employed full time with adequate income |
*Employed part or full time with adequate income and benefits |
Housing |
*Living in place not meant for human habitation *Temporary housing situation, ex: couch surfing |
*Enrolled in short or long term program | *Living in affordable and safe housing | |
Plan for the future |
Education |
*No high school or GED diploma | *Earned high school or GED diploma | *Working toward higher education or job training |
Life Skills |
*Limited life skills *Minimum goal setting |
*Identify and implement key next steps to life plan | *Actively seeks help to implement life plan *Evaluates progress of life plan |
Shelter Program Matrix
May 14, 2018