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Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Be Terminated From Shelter?

Are there reasons for which you can lose shelter?

DTA can terminate you from shelter if you do not follow all of the shelter/motel rules, or if you do not meet shelter requirements. The first time you do not fulfill one of the requirements listed below, you will be given a noncompliance. The second time you do not meet the requirements, you will be given a second noncompliance and you will be terminated from shelter. Below is a list of some of the reasons a shelter resident could be given a noncompliance.

  • You did not fulfill your housing search requirements.
  • You did not comply with your self-sufficiency plan.
  • You left shelter without telling DTA.
  • If you are involved in criminal activity at a motel or shelter, you will be terminated immediately.
REMEMBER: If you are asked to leave a shelter because your family violated a shelter rule (such as your kids were noisy or you missed a shelter meeting), DTA must find you another placement at a motel or shelter. DTA can terminate your family if you break DTA’s rules.

What should you do if you are terminated from shelter?

How long will it be before you can get into shelter again?

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