1) Purpose

Streams of Hope Community is a Christian ministry community. We affirm the authority of Scripture and seek to live in a way that supports foster children’s healing, family stability, and intergenerational neighboring.

2) Statement of Faith Alignment

All staff and key volunteers must affirm the Statement of Faith.

3) Lifestyle & Conduct Standards

All covenant members agree to:

• uphold biblical teaching on marriage, sexuality, and gender consistent with a conservative Christian ministry

• avoid public conduct that undermines the mission or creates scandal

• refrain from harassment, bullying, intimidation, or hostile conduct

• treat all residents and children with dignity and compassion

Children: participation in religious activities is voluntary; no child is forced.

4) Service Expectations (Quarterly)

• Each foster family household contributes: 50 volunteer/service hours per quarter.

• Each 55+ cottage household contributes: 100 volunteer/service hours per quarter.

• Hours include: tutoring, meals, events, mentoring, approved childcare help, facility days, transportation support (as approved).

5) Tiered Accountability Process

Tier 1 – Coaching & verbal warning

Tier 2 – Written warning + corrective action plan

Tier 3 – Probation + role restrictions

Tier 4 – Removal/termination and/or lease termination (as applicable)

Immediate Tier 4 triggers: abuse/neglect; sexual misconduct; violence; threats; criminal conduct; repeated boundary violations.

6) Lease & Participation Terms

Residential participation is a privilege tied to mission fit. Streams reserves the right to terminate lease or remove volunteers for covenant violations. Appeals: Program Director → ED → Board committee (final).