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Project Narrative
XEROF, INC
Transitional Housing
ADDRESS:
518 E Denver St, Caldwell, ID 83605
This property will be used to transition male parolees back into the community.
Our contract with strict house rules, must be agreed to, for entry into our
Transitional House:
1. No consumption or possession of alcohol or controlled substances in or on the property.
2. Must obey all conditions set forth by probation and parole.
3. Must obey a 10:00 p. m. curfew, 7 days a week.
4. Must have full-time employment of 30 to 40 hours per week within 30 days of occupancy.
5. Guests are not allowed to visit the residence, inside or outside.
6. Must keep residence clean, inside and outside, and free of debris. Chores will be assigned and
responsible for cleaning of living quarters daily.
7. No storage is allowed of personal items whether inside or outside of the house and premises.
8. No repairs will be done to vehicles on the property. Washing vehicles is not permitted on the
property.
9. Parolees must submit to blood alcohol content testing (BAC) and/or urine analysis upon
request.
10. No smoking is allowed inside the house. Smoking is permitted ONLY in smoking area in the
backyard.
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Conclusion
Most Idahoans with felony convictions don’t have the ability to explain the
circumstances of their convictions or their journey since. Instead, they are denied
accommodation because they have been convicted of a felony and their applications are
immediately rejected.
All of this happens despite the fact that under Idaho law, people with felony
convictions who have completed sentences and parole are supposed to be returned “the
full rights of citizenship.”
The lack of protection for people with a criminal history means they are
frequently pushed into the shelter system or onto the streets.
For returning citizens, transitional housing is an essential service as it offers
individuals a chance to get back on their feet and time to find permanent housing, obtain
a job, reunite with family, and assess the next steps in their reentry journey.
These steps are vital to reentry as many people are reluctant to rent houses to
felons. This can lead to a cycle of probation violations since jobs are often denied
because the individual does not have a permanent address.
Transitional housing helps promote community reintegration, provide time for the
felon to get used to life on the outside, and help build a savings account to have money
for their own place.
Many halfway houses offer dormitory-style living, which limits a person’s
privacy. Our Transitional house has a maximum of two men in each bedroom, which
gives them a more home-like feel, which can be a benefit.
Most transitional housing stays last about 3 to 6 months. Our Transitional house is
self-funded and receives no State or Federal funds. This helps to ease the pressure on
State and Federal budgets.
Xerof Inc understands the concerns of the neighborhood and will be diligent in
keeping the neighborhood safe by enforcing strict adherence to the House and Probation
rules. Violation of any House and/or Probation rules may result in the return to the State
Institution.