Curfew & Check-ins
When are chores supposed to be done?
Monday at 12 pm
What must you do if you're more than 15 minutes late for curfew without contacting staff?
You will be locked out and need to meet with your director
How long does the Immersion Phase typically last?
4-6 weeks
What time should you be up and dressed on weekdays?
By 9:00 AM
What is the rule about entering someone else’s bedroom
You must have their permission, and the door must stay open
Who do you call if you’re running late or have an emergency on the weekend
Weekend Duty Staff
What are the three program phases at Esther House?
Immersion, Exploration, Empowerment
What is the curfew during the Empowerment Phase?
9 pm
What do you do if something in the house breaks
Tell a staff member”
What should you do if you see suspicious behavior around the house
Call the on call staff immediately
When must pass requests be submitted
By 7:00 PM Wednesday
What is required when a resident wants to bring a guest to the house?
Fill out a Visitor Request Form
What are the 3 program phases?
Immersion, Exploration, and Empowerment
What Time should you be down stairs for Dinner
5:45
Who shares responsibility for keeping the house clean
All residents
What happens if you’re not home by the time you wrote on the sign-out sheet and haven’t called staff within 15 minutes?
Your door code will be removed and you’ll be locked out until you meet with your director
When can residents request overnight passes?
After 3 months
How many productive hours are required weekly in Exploration Phase?
30-40 hours
When is chore check and when are redos due
Chore check Monday by noon, redos by Tuesday at 9 Am
What are the expectations for laundry room use
Use only on your assigned day, don't move others’ laundry without asking, and clean up after yourself
What steps must you take before leaving the house for more than 4 hours or spending the night away
Submit a Pass Request Form to your House Director by Wednesday at 7 PM, get approval, and inform on-duty staff if plans change
Name 5 things that count for productive hours
Church attendance
Counseling sessions
Mentor meetings
House Group & Still Waters Group
Assigned Cook Night (cooking & cleanup)
Volunteering/Community service (must be pre-approved)
Program materials & homework
Devotional time (prayer, Bible study, time with Jesus)
Job search
Employment
Re:Generation program
Chores (assigned house chores)
Educational activities (e.g., school, computer classes, homework)
Helping at the office
Gardening, yard work, picking up trash
Medical, psychiatric, food stamps, or other approved appointments
What must happen before moving to a new phase?
complete set goals with mentor and pass a review
What must you do when printing or using the house computer
Ask staff and use only for job search or approved purposes
What should you do if you get locked out after curfew
Call the on-duty staff using the number posted on the front door and wait for further instruction