Big Wheel Online Mag  > Random Happenings > Dome Village - The demise of a homeless alternative - Los Angeles, CA - October 2006
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- Interview with Dome Village founder Ted Hayes -

Through there are no guidelines or processes for becoming homeless there are, however, guidelines that are in place to help staff determine a persons eligibility for housing at Dome Village. The first requirement would be a verification of homelessness to be submitted by a social worker. Those who suffer from a sever mental illness are also not accepted at Dome Village due to lack of staffing and liability. Finally Dome Village has a no tolerance policy for violence, therefore those who have a record of violence or cause it while living there are asked to leave. Children are all required to be enrolled in school, as well as residents in programs that are specific to what will help them rebuild their lives.

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Big Wheel Online Mag > - Interview with Dome Village founder Ted Hayes -

Through there are no guidelines or processes for becoming homeless there are, however, guidelines that are in place to help staff determine a persons eligibility for housing at Dome Village. The first requirement would be a verification of homelessness to be submitted by a social worker. Those who suffer from a sever mental illness are also not accepted at Dome Village due to lack of staffing and liability. Finally Dome Village has a no tolerance policy for violence, therefore those who have a record of violence or cause it while living there are asked to leave. Children are all required to be enrolled in school, as well as residents in programs that are specific to what will help them rebuild their lives.

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- Interview with Dome Village founder Ted Hayes -

Through there are no guidelines or processes for becoming homeless there are, however, guidelines that are in place to help staff determine a persons eligibility for housing at Dome Village. The first requirement would be a verification of homelessness to be submitted by a social worker. Those who suffer from a sever mental illness are also not accepted at Dome Village due to lack of staffing and liability. Finally Dome Village has a no tolerance policy for violence, therefore those who have a record of violence or cause it while living there are asked to leave. Children are all required to be enrolled in school, as well as residents in programs that are specific to what will help them rebuild their lives.

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