FAQ — REAP Transitional Housing

Question 1

What is REAP Transitional Housing?

Accepted Answer

REAP Transitional Housing is a faith-based nonprofit preparing to provide structured transitional housing, life skills development, food security support, and independence preparation for young adults aging out of foster care. Our planned pilot program will be located in LaPorte County, Indiana.

Question 2

What does REAP stand for?

Accepted Answer

REAP stands for Recover, Elevate, A.N.D, and Pray. Recover, Elevate, and A.N.D are the three phases of our housing model. Pray reflects the faith-rooted foundation of the organization. A.N.D stands for A New Direction — the graduate housing phase of the program.

Question 3

Who founded REAP?

Accepted Answer

REAP was founded by Lacresha Roberts. REAP was built from a place of personal understanding — to be a mother to the motherless, providing structure, stability, food security, accountability, and preparation for young adults aging out of foster care.

Question 4

Is REAP currently open?

Accepted Answer

REAP is currently in the planning and fundraising phase. Housing services are not yet available. We are building our interest and referral list and preparing for a planned pilot launch in LaPorte County, Indiana. You can join our interest list through the Get Help page.

Question 5

Is religious participation required?

Accepted Answer

No. REAP Transitional Housing is guided by faith-based values, but participation in religious activities is not required to receive support. REAP serves all young adults regardless of religious background.

Question 6

Who will the initial pilot serve?

Accepted Answer

The initial pilot is planned to serve young women aging out of foster care in LaPorte County, Indiana. The initial intake is focused on age 18, with participants connected to, referred from, or willing to relocate for the planned pilot.

Question 7

Why young women first?

Accepted Answer

REAP's initial pilot is focused on young women aging out of foster care as a starting point for building a structured, intentional program model. The long-term mission is to serve young adults aging out of foster care more broadly, and REAP may expand responsibly over time.

Question 8

Who does REAP serve long-term?

Accepted Answer

REAP's long-term mission is to serve young adults aging out of foster care. The initial pilot begins with young women, and the model is designed to grow responsibly over time.

Question 9

Where does REAP serve?

Accepted Answer

Our planned pilot program will be located in LaPorte County, Indiana. REAP is intentionally rural-focused, and the long-term model may expand to other rural communities over time.

Question 10

Why does REAP focus on rural communities?

Accepted Answer

REAP is intentionally rural-focused because stability needs space to grow. Rural communities can offer a slower pace, stronger relationship-building opportunities, access to land, and room for food security and sustainability work. Rural implementation also allows REAP to build responsibly — property and land can be more affordable, making long-term ownership, garden space, greenhouse development, and future expansion more realistic.

Question 11

What are the three phases of the REAP model?

Accepted Answer

The three phases are: Phase 1 — Recover (stabilization, structure, routine development, accountability, safety, and personal foundation building); Phase 2 — Elevate (employment readiness, financial literacy, food sustainability, transportation readiness, and independent living preparation); and Phase 3 — A.N.D, A New Direction (an optional graduate housing pathway focused on lease responsibility, budgeting, credit development, transportation readiness, and long-term transition planning).

Question 12

What does A.N.D mean?

Accepted Answer

A.N.D stands for A New Direction. It is the third phase of the REAP housing model — an optional graduate housing pathway for residents who would benefit from additional time building sustainable independence.

Question 13

Why is food security part of the model?

Accepted Answer

Food security is central to REAP because hunger affects stability, confidence, decision-making, health, and long-term independence. REAP's food security model is designed to teach residents how to plan, grow, prepare, preserve, and sustain food as a life skill — not just as a resource. Food security is not an extra feature. It is woven into every phase of the program.

Question 14

What is transportation readiness?

Accepted Answer

Transportation readiness is a major program component at REAP. In rural communities, reliable transportation is often essential to independence. REAP supports residents through driver's license preparation, safe driving education, transportation planning, budgeting for vehicle ownership, insurance education, and basic vehicle maintenance education.

Question 15

What is the vehicle match program?

Accepted Answer

REAP's future vehicle savings/match support is designed to help eligible residents in the graduate transition stage work toward reliable used transportation without creating unsafe debt or dependency. REAP does not provide loans or co-sign for vehicles. This is a future initiative for eligible graduates.

Question 16

How can mechanics or auto dealers help?

Accepted Answer

REAP is seeking future partnerships with mechanics, auto dealers, driving schools, insurance professionals, and transportation providers. Partner opportunities may include vehicle maintenance education, discounted inspections or repairs, reliable used-car sourcing, driver's education support, insurance education, oil changes, safe vehicle readiness checks, and sponsorship of vehicle savings/match funds. Visit the Get Involved page to connect.

Question 17

What is the REAP Resource Center?

Accepted Answer

The REAP Resource Center is a future long-term concept for workshops, outreach, resource connection, alumni support, partner engagement, community support, and practical life-building resources. It is designed to extend REAP's reach beyond housing.

Question 18

How can I donate to REAP?

Accepted Answer

You can donate directly through our Donate page. Donations are processed securely through Zeffy. Donations support REAP's planning, pilot launch, programming, food security work, transportation readiness, outreach, and operational readiness.

Question 19

How can I volunteer with REAP?

Accepted Answer

We welcome volunteers for life skills workshops, mentoring, community events, meal outreach, gardening, hygiene kit support, and more. Visit the Get Involved page to tell us how you want to help.

Question 20

Can my church or organization partner with REAP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Churches, community organizations, and businesses play a vital role in the REAP model. We welcome partnerships that provide encouragement, volunteer support, meals, resource connections, and community partnership. Visit the Get Involved page to start the conversation.

Question 21

Does joining the interest list guarantee housing?

Accepted Answer

No. Joining the interest list does not guarantee acceptance, housing placement, or immediate services. REAP Transitional Housing is currently in the planning, fundraising, and site-readiness stage. Joining the list means we will contact you when we are ready to begin accepting residents.

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