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Alabama Department of Corrections Reentry and Pre-release Program
(334) 353-3883
Resources for inmates and their families pertaining to reentry and release from Alabama Prisons
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Alaska Center for Resource Families
(907) 479-7307
Support and resources for families and prisoners
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University of Alaska Anchorage Justice Center
(907) 786-1800
Article on resources
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Family Resource Center
480-834-9424
Parent and parenting support including those with an incarcerated parent
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Middle Ground Prison Reform
480-966-8116
referals, and seminars for families and caregivers of an inmate
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Arkanasas Voices for the Children Left Behind, Inc.
866-986-4237
Direct services/ advocacy/ training/ Family resource
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The Centers For Youth and Families
centersforyouthandfamilies.org
888.868.0023
Support groups and parent education for grandparents and other relatives, and assistance accessing social services.
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Arkansas Voices for the Children Left Behind
(501) 366-3647
Arkansas Voices (AV) offers direct services, advocacy and training to and on behalf of families and children who are separated from their parents due to parental incarceration, addiction, mental illness, foster care, deportation, and physical disabilities.
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Families and Criminal Justice
familiesandcriminaljustice.org
Programs and support for families with an incarcerated parent
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Friends Outside
Programs and services for people impacted by incarceration, including children and families. Programs include assistance with reentry and family reunification; parenting education, fatherhood programs, alternatives to violence and anger management for incarcerated people.
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AVARY
Project AVARY offers long-term support and enrichment for children and youth with a parent in prison or jail.Our program services include a summer camp, monthly outings, leadership training, and family support.
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TRUE (Together Building Resiliency, Understanding and Empowerment) Friends
541-344-0833
Targets children between the ages of 6-17 who have at least one parent or primary caretaker currently incarcerated within the criminal justice system. Mentors and youth enjoy a one-on-one relationship, complimented by group activities and limited family/caregiver services.
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SKIP (Support for Kids of Incarcerated Parents)
336-547-7461
SKIP provides in-school support groups for children of incarcerated parents.In these support groups, children learn that they are not alone in this situation, talk about different feelings and emotions associated with having a parent in jail or prison, and form or strengthen a relationship with that incarcerated parent through weekly letter-writing.
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MentorKids USA
480-767-6707
MentorKids USA is a faith-based organization dedicated to providing at-risk youth (including children of incarcerated parents) with caring adult mentors.
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Someone To Watch Over Me
504-908-6277
CSC provides holistic services to assist people coming out of prison and their families in the re-entry process. Someone To Watch Over Me also provides services to the children with recently released parents.
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Arts in Prison, Inc.
913-403-0229
Arts in Prison, Inc. works to facilitate personal growth through the arts for the incarcerated and their families.
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