Faith Home supports men 18 and older through a 13-month minimal residential program rooted in a whole-person model: body, soul, and spirit. Through biblical teaching, structured living, skill-building, and the daily work required to rebuild, participants gain the tools and discipline needed to move forward.
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Our goals for each student
How to Enter the Program
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
- You must be a male above the age of 18.
- You cannot be a registered 290 sex offender.
- Unfortunately, If you have significant disabilities that disable you from working or the ability to care for yourself, you are not eligible.
- Medications taken for sleep, mental health, and withdrawals are subject to approval.
- The program requires the completion of classwork in the English language. Please let us know if you have issues reading, writing, or completing classwork in english.
- If you have pending legal cases, you are currently on probation or parole, or if incarcerated, this does not automatically disqualify you from entering the program. If you have someone who is currently incarcerated and you would like them to enter this program, please contact us and have their booking information available.
- We are not a medical detox facility. You will need to be stabilized prior to entering the program. Notify us and we will help you get through this step.
Step 2: Check to See if This is the Program for You
- You must be committed to completing the program and to building a personal relationship with God.
- There is no financial cost required to enter and complete the program. Students will be required to apply for an EBT as it will be used by the program to cover meals. If family members and others would like to support you while you are here with a financial donation, contact us below.
- This is a Christian discipleship program that is deeply focused on building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Expect to be in church and read scriptures from the Holy Bible.
- This is an intense 13-month residential program. Your days will be structured, and you will be required to complete 14 hours of class work each week, work your assigned job on the ranch, and take care of the facility. Expect to be actively involved, working towards change, and not going through the motions.
- Students are required to have short haircuts, shave their face daily, listen to staff members, and get along with other students. Students will not have access to their cell phones or any electronic devices, will not be able to use tobacco or nicotine products, and will have limited contact with people that are not in the program.
Step 3: Apply for the Program
- Read the introductory packet to understand the program.
- You can contact us with any questions but it is not required prior to applying. If you would like to schedule a tour of the program prior to applying please contact us below.
- Approval to enter the program will require you to communicate with your probation or parole officer if applicable, get your house in order to include your belongings and family care, and be able to wait until your approved day to enter the program. If you require a medical detox, this must be completed prior to entering; we can help you with this step.
- The applicant must submit an application themselves.
- We will respond to your application within 1–2 business days, if not sooner.
If you need a paper version of the application please print one by clicking here:
Mail it to:
Faith Home Adult & Teen Challenge
6643 Faith Home Rd
Ceres, CA 95307
Got questions about the program?
If you have questions about the program, please email us, or call us at (209) 448-5002
Apply for the program or talk to our team today.
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