Code of Ethics Agreement

Code of Ethics

Future Housing Initiatives, Inc. – Standardized Code of Ethics

Future Housing Initiatives, Inc. (FHI) is committed to maintaining a safe, ethical, and recovery-focused environment for individuals in our sober living homes. This Code of Ethics provides clear guidelines to ensure professionalism, resident rights, and operational integrity.

Core Ethical Principles

1. Autonomy: Respect residents' rights to make choices regarding their recovery, within the structure of the program.
2. Non-Maleficence: Commit to doing no harm, ensuring staff do not engage in fraud, harassment, abuse, or conflicts of interest.
3. Beneficence: Act in the best interest of residents by providing a supportive, stable, and recovery-centered living environment.
4. Justice: Treat all residents fairly and equitably, ensuring consistency in rules, discipline, and opportunities for support.

Resident Rights & Confidentiality

• Residents’ personal, medical, and financial information must remain confidential, in compliance with HIPAA and the Maryland Confidentiality of Medical Records Act (MCMRA).
• Residents have the right to fair and non-discriminatory treatment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or financial status.
• House agreements and rules must be transparent, and grievances will be addressed fairly without retaliation.

Operational Standards & Compliance

• Residents’ personal, medical, and financial information must remain confidential, in compliance with HIPAA and the Maryland Confidentiality of Medical Records Act (MCMRA).
• Residents have the right to fair and non-discriminatory treatment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or financial status.
• House agreements and rules must be transparent, and grievances will be addressed fairly without retaliation.

Staff & Manager Conduct

• Staff must maintain professional boundaries and shall not become romantically involved with residents.
• Operators and managers in recovery must lead by example, maintaining their own sobriety and participating in personal recovery programs.
• Managers and staff will not borrow or lend money or engage in any financial transactions with residents.
• Staff and residents must report any intimidation, bullying, or harassment, which will be handled with due process.

Safety & Community Relations

• No weapons are permitted on the premises
• No physical violence, threats, or harassment will be tolerated.
• Residents will be encouraged to build positive relationships with recovery professionals and support networks.
• The house must operate in a way that minimizes complaints from neighbors and the community

Transparency & Accountability

• All financial and operational decisions must remain transparent.
• Any violation of this Code of Ethics may result in disciplinary action, termination, or referral to relevant oversight agencies.

I agree to abide by this code of ethics

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