Emergency Shelter Signature Form

Emergency Shelter Signature Form

  • Confidentiality/Release of Information

  • Statement of Confidentiality

    It is the policy of the Program to treat your records as confidential and not disclose them, without your written authorization, subject to certain disclosures that are permitted or required by law. This means that confidential information will not be disclosed (even to family or household members) without your authorization. In an effort, though, to provide all the services for which you are eligible, it is necessary that we have your authorization to release information to other participating agencies/entities/persons involved in providing Program services to you. This information may be entered into a computer database that other social service agencies are able to access. Program services will be contingent on the Program’s ability to share information with these other agencies/entities/persons.
  • Emergency/Alternate Contact

    In the event of an emergency, or in the event that the Program is unable to contact me, I authorize the Program to contact the person below:
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  • City of Dallas ESG Program: Declaration of Homelessness

    I certify and acknowledge that the information provided here will be used to determine my eligibility and amount of assistance and that the information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. This information is subject to verification, and falsification of this information may be grounds for termination from the program and result in prosecution under federal and state laws.
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  • Request for Shelter Agreement

    The purpose of Family Gateway Center is to provide comprehensive services to families who want to attain and maintain stable residence in the Dallas/Collin Counties or immediate surrounding areas. Our services include temporary shelter and assistance in obtaining stable housing, income, and resources that will assist maintain self-sufficiency. Within the first week of your stay at Family Gateway, your family will be required to meet with a member of the Case Management Team. The purpose of this session and those that follow are to establish Housing Stabilization Plans, complete assessments, gather background information, and discuss how to overcome barriers and establish goals that will assist your family transition from Family Gateway Center as soon as possible. Your signature below indicates that you understand that these goals, meetings and your active participation in the program is your request for shelter and is a condition of your stay at Family Gateway Center. My signature below certifies that I agree to be an active participant in my housing plan. Furthermore, my signature certifies that I have read and understand the Welcome Packet, and agree to abide by the rules therein in order for my family to stay at the Family Gateway Center, and have been given a copy for later reference.
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  • Personal Possessions

    The following are some quick references when you are planning to enter or leave Family Gateway: 1) If your personal possessions cannot hang up in the closet provided or fit into the drawers provided, you will have too many items forproper maintenance of your room at Family Gateway. You will be expected to store the additional items at another location,purchase bins or not bring those items into Family Gateway. 2) Your room will be clean when you enter Family Gateway – it is expected it will be clean when you leave. Make sure you have cleaned and removed all of your personal possessions from your room upon leaving Family Gateway. 3) In the event you need to leave some personal possessions behind after you leave, you will be expected to pick them up within 24 hours of leaving. After 24 hours all items will be donated or discarded. My signature below signifies that I have read and understand the information provided in the document entitled Personal Possessions. I agree to abide fully according to the provisions, as stated.
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  • Release of Liability - Housing

    I/we acknowledge that my/our family will be Guests of Family Gateway. In consideration of being permitted to reside at the Family Gateway Center, we (myself and all individuals enrolled in the program with me), intend to be legally bound and hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:
  • Acknowledgment of Risk or Injury Possibility

    As a participant in the program, I/we recognize the risk and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury – including death, damages, property damage, or loss – which we may sustain as a result of residing at Family Gateway and/participating in any and all activities connected with the program, or the use of the facilities or equipment.
  • Waiver of Claim for Injury Clause

    We, myself and all individuals enrolled in the program with me, agree to waive and relinquish all claims that we may have for injuries or damages as a result of residing in/participating in Family Gateway and it’s programs, activities or using the facilities or equipment, against its officers, agents, servants, employees, board of directors, volunteers, and affiliates.
  • Release from Liability Clause

    I do hereby release and discharge Family Gateway and its officers, agents, servants, employees, board of directors, volunteers and affiliates from any and all claims for injuries, including death, damages, property damage, or loss which may have or may in future accrue to me in account of participating in or volunteering for the nonprofit organization.
  • Idemnity & Defense Clause

    I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and pay defense costs and defend the nonprofit organization and its agents, servants, employees, other volunteers, and affiliates, from any and all claims resulting from injuries – including death, damages, property damage, or loss – sustained by me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program or the use of facilities or equipment.
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  • Release of Liability - Transportation

    I, acknowledge authorize Family Gateway staff/interns and agents/outside agencies transporting on behalf of Family Gateway to transport myself and any of the individuals below:
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  • Reporting Abuse & Neglect

    Family Gateway is a NO PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE shelter. In addition to this, Family Gateway and staff have the obligation to report any suspicion or allegation of abuse and/or neglect by you, of your children or any other children residing at Family Gateway Center. You will be reported immediately and without question, if any allegation is made or anyone observes abuse and/or neglect. Abuse and/or neglect will be reported in one of two ways. The Shelter/Center Director or witnessing staff will call the Abuse Reporting Hotline at (800) 252-5400 or a report will be made on-line at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website. In the event of an investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services or any other state agency, Family Gateway will cooperate fully with the investigative authority, up to and including the notification of law enforcement agencies assigned to the nature of the infraction. Please view the PDF packet for ideas of what constitutes abuse and neglect.
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  • Consent for the Taking and Use of Photographs, Tape Recordings, Television, Web/Internet Film and Motion Pictures

    I/we understand that there will be several times during my stay at Family Gateway that there will be activities where photographs, video recordings, media, and/television may be present. I also understand that I am able to revoke this permission with respect to materials, photographs, pictures, programs or recordings which have not already been created by a notice in writing delivered to the Family Gateway of such revocation. Please make your selection below.
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  • Acknowledgment of Welcome Packet

    By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received, read & understand the information included in the Welcome Packet to the Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center. I agree to participate in the program through case management & vocational intervention, abide by the rules, follow schedules and perform responsibilities for successful involvement in the Family Gateway Program. Furthermore, I acknowledge that I may be asked to move out of the Family Gateway Center if, in fact, I do not abide by the conditions, information and rules stated therein.
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  • Acknowledgment of Orientation Attendance

    By signing below, I acknowledge that I have attended orientation with Family Gateway staff.
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  • Educational Release of Information

    I/we am/are the parent(s) and/ or legal guardian(s) for the child(ren) below. As the parent/guardian of the children listed below, I, do hereby give Family Gateway Center full authorization to verify the attendance of my child(ren) on a and discuss school related information such as immunizations, behavior, suspensions, homework assignments, etc., while we are Guests of any of Family Gateway’s programs.
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  • Involuntary/Voluntary Program Exits, Family Gateway Emergency Shelter Guest Handbook, Expectations, & The Violence Against Women Act

    I have downloaded and reviewed the full PDF packet, including the Involuntary/Voluntary Program Exits, Family Gateway Emergency Shelter Handbook, Expectations, and The Violence Against Women Act on pages 16-35.
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  • Enrollment Services & Assessment

  • Part 1: Basic Information

  • Part 2: Homelessness

  • Part 3: Household Resources

  • Include any income from these sources: Earned income, unemployment insurance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Veteran's disability payment, private disability insurance, worker's compensation, TANF, general assistance, Social Security retirement income, Veteran's pension, pension from a former job, child support, alimony or other spousal support, etc.
  • Part 4: Household Needs

    For the questions below, please list household members, the condition, and any services or treatment for each category.
  • Housing Assessment Tool

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  • Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs: Certification of Zero Income

  • Applicant Certification

    Under penalty of perjury, I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that the information presented in this certification is true and accurate. The undersigned further understands that providing false representations herein constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading or incomplete information may result in the termination of participation under a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affair’s (THDCA) Affordable Housing Program.
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  • Declaration of Income Statement

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  • Receipt of Violence Against Women Act Protections & Rights

    VAWA was reauthorized in 2013, and provides basic protections and rights for applicants and residents receiving rental assistance. The “Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act” based on HUD form 5380, and the “Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking,” HUD form 5382, must be provided to applicants of and Program Participants in the ESG Program. I have received, read, and understand the “Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act” and “Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking” (HUD Form 5382). Please download and review the Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act PDF.
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