The Program

Care today cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 a month. That’s just one (1) month. The cost for our six (6) month program is $7,500. TLC offers a scholarship for 50% that is covered through donations by individuals and churches who have in one way or another been touched by this ministry. We ask for $7,500 non-refundable tuition come from the student or sponsors of the student. First month’s tuition and a $1,500 application fee is due at intake, a total of $2,500. Then $1,000 a month for the next 5 months. The cost is comprised of a comprehensive Christian discipleship curriculum that includes biblical and educational classes with Doctoral degree oversight in conjunction with practical application in life skills, group biblical counseling, individual biblical counseling led by a NY State Licensed Social Worker and Masters level Christian counselors, room and board, drug testing, family guidance and support, and background checks. Our acceptance of a student into the program is based upon a number of criteria including committed financial support. Therefore, if TLC does not receive the financial support as committed, the resident may not be allowed to continue in the program.

The program is six to 18 months long. It is comprised of three progressive phases that are each six months long. The men in the TLC Christian discipleship program are called students and progress one phase to the next building on and expanding what they have learned.

The Novice phase is about building new habits. The structure of the first phase is the students are told what, when and how.

The Apprentice phase is about new awareness, as well as applying what they have learned in the previous phase. The Apprentice will begin to learn leadership skills and guide and encourage those who are coming after them.

The Journeyman phase is about new confidence. Putting into practice what has been learned, continuing to guide and encourage as well as taking on some staff responsibility.

The first 30 days is a blackout period. Upon a student’s promotion to Month Two, Month Three Etc., there are visitation privileges but relatives, friends, and students are expected to adhere to all applicable TLC guidelines for these privileges.

After the initial 30-day blackout, relatives and friends may visit and attend Thursday evening service and reception from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The Program Team reserves the right to revoke visits if the well-being of the individual or the program becomes a concern.

Other visitation privileges are earned as the student progresses through the program. The student must put in a pass request and have it approved before a visit of a pass.

What to bring to TLC

You will be sharing a room with multiple students. You will have access to some shelving and limited room to hang your garments. Please pack accordingly knowing that space is limited. Laundry will be done once a week (one bag per student). Up to two suitcases are allowed and below are items that you will need:

• 8 changes of clothes including indoor and outdoor work clothes, dress clothes (button up dress shirt, dress pants, etc.), and seasonal attire necessary for the time you will be here.
• Night Clothes (pajamas and slippers)
• 3 pair of shoes (work, play, and dress)
• Socks and underwear
• Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving cream, razors, shampoo, deodorant, ect.) Only non-alcoholic mouthwash is acceptable; Shower slides are suggested
• Bedding (Sheets, towels, pillow, pillowcase, blanket, that is freshly laundered.)
• Bible and up to six (6) books, approved by student’s Advisor.
• Stationary (Journal, notebook, pens and pencils, writing paper, envelopes, stamps)
• Christian CD’s (Original purchase) only; Bring CD player with headphones if bringing music.
• Laundry bag
• alarm clock
• Identification and proof of medical insurance.

What NOT to bring to TLC

• iPods/MP3 players
• Non-Christian music, books, or magazines
• Cell phone
• Computer/Laptop
• Credit/Debit Cards
• Unlabeled CD’s
• Any body enhancement pills