Terri Flip is a 42-year-old woman who speaks English and will be homeless after the shelter she lives in closes. Brenda Huls contacted St. Francis House on Terri's behalf, and they have an open space for her in their program. The program will help Terri find employment and housing through several stages, providing meals and assistance in exchange for following guidelines. Terri was also assigned a caseworker through the Department of Social Services to help her going forward.
2. Terri
Flip, 42 years old
Speak and understands English
DOB 9-17-1969
3. Globe Clinic
-1501 Broadband lane
Sioux Falls SD
(605) 977-0909
Medical Assisted on Case
Brenda Huls
4. Lives in Sioux Falls SD
Lifelong addiction to alcohol
No regular employment
Past physical and emotional abuse from
ex-husband, however there is no
violence at this time
Live in a shelter
Shelter is being closed due to financial
budget cuts
5. Shelter closer will leave Terri
homeless
No computer, phone , or car access
to find resources on her own
Terri, as asked for
assists with the process
6. St. Francis House
1301 East Austin St.
Sioux Falls SD
(605) 334-3879
7. Nonprofit corporation
Room for 34 men, 5 women in the main
house, one family duplex which can
provide homes for 2 family which is
always full.
Program coordinator says
That there is a space open
for Terri, as it is based on
first come first serve
8. Terri is contacted though current shelter with
the detail about the St. Francis House
She starts the program immediately
Offers assists in finding employment
3 stages of different programs to complete
Meals are taken care free of
charge as long as the
guidelines are followed
9. This program Terri will need to look for a job
Must have proper ID or social security card
Must take a daily breathalyzer
Help around the house with small chores
Attend a meeting at the house every
Wednesday.
Check in every night between 6 and 10 p.m.
10. 3 months stage
Find and keep regular employment
Place 50% of paychecks in a savings account
Attend two meeting within the house on self-
improvement
Complete assign chores
If Terri saves her money she can stay in this
stage for 2 weeks longer
11. Terri must complete all other stage first
Attend 5 meetings per work
Work as much as possible
Place money into the account, as a safety net
once she is on her own
Responsible for chores and projects around the
house
Set an example for the
other guest in the house
12. Department of Social Service, (DSS)
Though the St. Francs house Terri was assigned a
caseworker named Cindy who will help her keep her
life on the right track. (605)667-5444
DSS will also be able to assisted
Terri with any other help
that she may need along
the journey of life.
13. Fire department number at 2820 South
Minnesota Avenue, (605) 367-7271
Non-emergency police number (605)367-7000
for the area.
14. Nursing Notes
NAME: _Flip, Terri _________________
DOB: _9-17-1969______________
Date
8-19-11 Pt. stated that the shelter she currently lives in is closing and she has no
1423 where to live. Pt. as no access to find help on her own via computer or
Phone. Contact was made with St. Francis house for help they can and are
going to help pt. out. Pt. states understanding of what she needs to do and
Advise to contact office with any other future questions.
15. Volunteer are need
Spend time at the house
Purchase an item that is needed
Full list of item can be found at
www.stfrancishouse.com
St. Francis house is always in need of food for evening
meals or snacks.
Money is always welcome also as the house would not
be open without it.