Being a Home Sponsor family is a ministry in itself. The Cadre Academy staff prays and considers each family and student individually to place students with the right sponsor families. Our prayer is to see you and your student become wonderful companions; able to talk, laugh, cry, and pray together. Many times you, as the sponsor family, will be the biggest support for your student since their parents may be miles away.
Staying in constant and open communication will greatly decrease the potential for negative interaction between you and your student(s). During the first week of the program be sure to sit down with your student and discuss these two pages of rules. It is a good start to a great relationship. If you ever have concerns about their living habits and/ or cleanliness please feel free to communicate to them what they can do to make your home more comfortable. If the situation does not change, you may contact Ms. B at 501.733.2561.
We realize each family will be different and may handle situations differently, but the following is a list of guidelines that we ask every student to abide by in order to maintain the most comfortable environment for both parties.
General Guidelines
1. Always remember that you should act as a guest in their home no matter how close you become.
2. Try, to the best of your ability, to observe the family’s household rules by sitting down and having a meeting with them within the first week of the program.
3. Demonstrate the Golden Rule: Matt. 7:12.
4. Get up in the morning quietly and come home at night quietly.
5. Keep stereo volume down or use headphones.
6. If you are the last one to bed, make sure all lights are out, everything is turned off, and the doors are all locked.
7. Volunteer for household activities and chores with a servant attitude.
8. When you are unsure, always get permission. Ask to use the washer and dryer, etc.
9. Observe your sponsor family’s air conditioning and heating settings.
10. If you want to call long distance, please use a calling card.
11. Be sensitive to special family needs or conditions.
12. Be sure to promptly notify your family each time you will be past curfew or not coming home.
Food Guidelines
1. Call and let the sponsor family know when you will be home for meals. Give them plenty of notice so they do not prepare extra food.
2. Always get prior approval before inviting anyone over for dinner or into their home for any reason.
3. Do not “raid” the refrigerator.
4. Clean up after yourself (do dishes, refill ice trays, etc.).
Bathroom
1. Always clean up after using the bathroom.
2. Wipe around the sink after you use it.
3. Clean water spots off the mirror and fixtures.
4. Pick up wet towels and wash cloths and hang them up.
5. Put dirty clothes where they belong.
6. Wipe down the shower if necessary.
7. Thoroughly clean your bathroom including tub, shower, sink, toilet and floor (use cleaning supplies your Home Sponsor provides) once a week.
Kitchen
1. Clean kitchen counters and the top of the stove after use.
2. Rinse dishes and put them in the dishwasher immediately after use. Empty dishwasher if dishes are clean.
3. Get the family’s permission before cooking anything.
Your Room
1. Always make your bed every morning.
2. Make sure your room is neat and orderly, and have your clothes put away at all times.
3. Clean your room periodically (dust, vacuum, etc.).
4. Change your bed linens in a timely manner.
Utility Room
1. Take clothes out of the washer and dryer immediately.
2. Ask your when would be the best time for you to do your laundry.
Handling the Weather
Occasionally, we may encounter some bad weather such as ice and snow. If there is ever a question about whether a student should come in for the day or not, we will always follow what New Life Church office decides for cancellations. If they cancel we will cancel. Your student should call their team leader.
