In order to be accepted into Fishers Farm Program, a person must meet two mandatory requirements. The first is a true desire to seek God and His Kingdom. The second is a truly repentant heart. They must be in acknowledgment of their sinful lifestyle and have a true willingness to submit to the teachings of scripture. They must not be under the influence of drugs/alcohol when they arrive and be willing to submit to a urine analysis test. They must be willing to read, sign, and adhere to all rules and requirements of the program. There is no monthly charge for the Fishers Farm program. The men work thirty hours per week to help pay their way through the program.
Blackout (the first 31 days)
Upon arrival, the resident will be on a 31-day blackout period. No phone calls or visits. The resident may attend outside mandatory programs with others, as long as the others attending are not on blackout as well. This period is designed to help them adjust to the rules and, more importantly, to establish healthy work, study, and prayer habits. They will not be allowed monies of any kind in the first 31 days.
Phase 1 (31 to 365 days)
Once the resident graduates into Phase One, they are allowed to have visitation, see the visitation schedule below. As long as they stay in the local area and are with an approved mentor. They are also allowed to use the phone (see recreation and phone schedule).
Disciplinary Procedures
If a resident is involved in a disciplinary issue, they must do the following: 1. They must first attend a meeting with the Director. 2. They must be willing to abide by whatever bibli-cal resolution is set forth.
Dispute Resolution Between Residents
When a dispute arises between two residents, they will be required to resolve it amongst themselves using proper biblical procedures from Matthew 18. If it continues to be a problem after that, the issue will be brought before the director. The resident must comply with any sanctions handed down by the director’s decision.
Removal from the program
There are three reasons a resident may be asked to leave Fishers Farm immediately. The first is a drug or alcohol relapse of any kind, or refusing a drug or alcohol test. The second is fighting or violence of any kind, or threats of violence or fighting of any kind. The third is sexual misconduct. If any of these occur, the resident may be asked to remove himself from the premises immediately. A hearing will follow to seek proper biblical restoration. Expulsion from the program is a decision that the Director will make. It IS NOT a board decision.
Phone and Computer Times
Phones Friday: 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday: 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Computer One hour per day of shared computer time. Monitored with Circle and Covenant Eyes. No social media or email without permission. Remember, these things are privileges here and can be removed or modified.
Visitation
Saturdays only: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. With an approved sponsor only. There will be exceptions made on holidays for visits. There will also be exceptions made for out-of-state or families traveling long distances. (visitation is only allowed within 1-hour travel from Fishers Farm) If you have a Sunday visit, you must still attend our church service, it is mandatory. Residents are not allowed to go on visitation with one another or are not allowed to be picked up by past residents.
Sobriety
No drug or alcohol use will be tolerated. You must consent to a drug or alcohol test whenever requested. If you refuse one, you will be treated as if you tested positive. If you test positive for either drugs or alcohol you may be asked to leave the house immediately. If you are found in possession of either drugs or alcohol you may be asked to leave the house immediately.
Studies and Meetings
Residents will be required to attend all studies, meetings, and classes both in-house and at the church (see the schedule and required programming). You will be required to particpate in all studies, meetings, and classes. You will be required to have all homework completed that is assigned from the studies, meetings, and classes. You will be required to attend church services.
Work Requirements
Residents will be required to work every day with Fishers Farm work crews. We work as though we are working unto the Lord in all we do. You will have daily chores to do each day in the house as well (see chore list). All chores must be finished before any recreational activities can begin. Residents are required to make their bed every morning and keep their living area clean and neat. Travel off-premises The residents are not allowed to leave the premises without permission from the director or the house manager. They are only allowed to leave with another resident. They must notify them upon departure and return. They must also make it clear where they are going and why.
Monies
Residents will be required to turn in all monies to the Director. They will be kept in the Fishers Farm safe. They may not have cash at any time. If there is a need, a family may send money to Fishers Farm, and we can take care of that need. True Link stipend is a privilege and not a right. If it is abused in any way, it may be taken away.
Tobacco Products
The use of any kind of tobacco products is strictly forbidden (chew, dip, cigarettes, vapes, cigars, etc.).
Foul language
There will be no foul language or coarse joking of any kind allowed at Fishers Farm. Females There will be no females allowed at Fishers Farm unless the visit is pre-approved and in the designated visiting area.
Pornography
There will be no pornography of any kind (movies, magazines, phone calls, etc.) allowed on the premises of Fishers Farm.
Music
There will be no abusive music (music that contains sexual references, drug references, foul language, etc.) allowed in Fishers Farm. Only Christian CDs approved by the director will be allowed. No MP3 players, iPods, or any other device used for private listening situations.
Television
Only approved movies may be played on television. Anything sexual, extremely violent, or inappropriate is not allowed. There is a 2:30-hour limit on weekdays.
Forbidden Items
Cell phones (activated or not) I-Pod, MP3, or any other private listening devices, Any elec- tronics with internet capability (i.e.-laptops, iPod touch, PSP, etc) Video Games (handheld or console), Prescription Medications w/o prior approval Derogatory clothing –(that displays or encourages sex, drugs, violence, etc.) Cash, Check Books, Debit/Credit Cards & Gift Cards.
