HANDS HELPING FRIENDS · LA
Los Angeles, California  EIN 33-3322430  ·  CCN 6575197
helpinglosangeles.org


Rules and Regulations
Please read carefully. Your signature below acknowledges understanding and agreement to abide by these program rules.
PROGRAM STATEMENT
All participants in the Hands Helping Friends · LA program are considered clients. The following rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive environment for every client, staff member, and volunteer.
All participants are clients. Failure to adhere to any of the listed rules and regulations will result in being asked to leave the program.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Respect and Conduct. Clients will treat all staff, volunteers, and fellow clients with dignity and respect. Verbal abuse, harassment, discrimination, threats, or intimidation of any kind will not be tolerated.
2. No Violence. Physical altercations, fighting, or any threat of violence against another person or property will result in immediate removal from the program.
3. No Weapons. Firearms, knives, or any other weapons are strictly prohibited on program property or at any program-related activity.
4. Drug and Alcohol Free. The use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol while on program property or at program activities is strictly prohibited.
5. No Stealing. Theft of any kind — from staff, other clients, or the program itself — is grounds for immediate dismissal and may result in law-enforcement involvement.
6. Attendance and Participation. Clients are expected to attend all required meetings, appointments, and program activities on time. Repeated absences or tardiness must be communicated to staff in advance.
7. Curfew and Sign-In / Sign-Out. Clients must observe program curfew and follow all sign-in and sign-out procedures. Overnight absences require prior approval from staff.
8. Honesty. Clients must be truthful with staff regarding personal information, program participation, benefits, and any circumstance affecting the client's participation in the program.
9. Confidentiality. Personal information shared by other clients within the program is confidential and must not be discussed outside the program.
10. Cleanliness and Personal Responsibility. Clients are responsible for maintaining personal hygiene, keeping assigned areas clean, and completing any assigned chores or duties.
11. Property and Common Areas. Clients must respect program property and the property of others. Damage caused by negligence or misconduct may result in dismissal and financial responsibility for repairs.
12. Visitors. Visitors are allowed only during designated hours and only with prior approval from staff. All visitors must comply with program rules while on premises.
13. Compliance with Staff Directives. Clients are expected to follow reasonable directives from program staff. Refusal to comply may be treated as a violation of these rules.
14. Case Plan and Benefits Cooperation. Clients agree to work with staff on their individual case plan, including appointments for General Relief, SNAP, medical care, employment, housing, and other benefits or services.
15. Smoking. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Smoking inside program facilities is prohibited.
16. Grievances. Clients who feel they have been treated unfairly may submit a grievance in writing to program staff. All grievances will be reviewed and responded to in a timely manner.
CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION
Depending on the severity of the violation, consequences may include a verbal warning, a written warning, loss of privileges, or immediate dismissal from the program. Serious violations — including violence, weapons, drug or alcohol use on premises, theft, or threats — will result in immediate removal without prior warning.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Hands Helping Friends · LA Rules and Regulations. I understand that failure to follow these rules may result in my removal from the program.
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