FAQs

Find the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about Talbot Interfaith Shelter and the S4 Program!

FAQ: How do we measure the success rate?

How do we measure the success rate? The ultimate goal for all of our guests is sustainable financial independence.  As this is quite a long ...
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FAQ: How can people in the community help?

We are fortunate to have support from every corner of our community.  Hundreds of volunteers help provide supervision, meals, and fellowship for the guests in ...
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FAQ: How does the transitional housing program work?

Through partnerships with the Housing Commission of Talbot and private landlords, we have procured several off-site transitional apartments.  In order to be eligible to move ...
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FAQ: What are some of the rules guests must follow?

Both our shelters and our transitional apartments are drug and alcohol-free facilities.  Use of these substances is grounds for immediate dismissal.  Guests know that they ...
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FAQ: Do guests need to leave the shelter during the day?

When we were a rotating winter shelter, guests would have to leave at 7 am each morning so that the faith communities could operate for ...
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FAQ: Are people ever kicked out of the program?

Our program is certainly not for everyone.  It is a long process, and takes a lot of stamina, the ability to follow rules and respect ...
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FAQ: How do people who need shelter find out about TIS?

Guests are generally referred to us by local service agencies, other local shelters that do not have space available, and sometimes the local police department ...
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FAQ: What is the process for someone to be admitted into TIS?

Potential guests must call in and speak with a case manager if they need shelter.  The case manager performs a phone interview and collects information ...
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FAQ: What does S4 stand for?

Shelter, Stability, Support, Success.  This is the program we have developed to guide guests from homelessness to independence.  Once they are Sheltered, guests work with ...
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FAQ: What types of services do your guests need, and how are they connected with those services?

Every guest admitted into our program has different needs.  Some come to us with just the clothes on their backs.  Case managers work with each ...
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FAQ: How long can people stay in the program?

There is no time limit for participation in the S4 Program as long as guests are making an effort to work their plans.  Our goal ...
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FAQ: What is TIS’ Mission Statement?

Our Shared Mission: Talbot Interfaith Shelter is dedicated to ending homelessness on Maryland’s Mid-Shore by providing Shelter, Stability, Support, and a path to Success for ...
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