Our Support Options
Full-Service Individual and Family Support
Family Guidance and Support:
• Help families understand the release process.
• Provide step-by-step guidance for navigating the day of release.
• Answer questions and offer emotional support throughout the process.
Individualized Support for the Woman Being Released:
• Build a personal relationship with the individual to understand her needs and preferences.
Provide a custom care package including:
• Everyday clothing.
• Interview attire.
• Hygiene essentials.
Support for Women Transitioning to Halfway Houses:
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Work directly with halfway houses to ensure all requirements are met.
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Provide tailored care packages based on the specific guidelines and necessities of the halfway house.
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Ensure the women arrive prepared for this next chapter with exactly what they need and are allowed to have.
Bus Ministry: Dignity Bags
Purpose:
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Meet individuals being released from incarceration at bus stations to provide immediate support during their transition.
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Unlike our full-service program, these individuals are strangers to us—we have no knowledge of their next steps, goals, or journey.
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Ensure they have basic necessities to help them maintain dignity and navigate their first few days post-release.
What’s Included:
Hygiene essentials:
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Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion.
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and a razor.
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Hairbrush, hair ties, tampons, and pads.
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A handwritten encouragement card offering hope and positivity during a time of fear and uncertainty
Additional Support:
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Offer kind words, prayer, and encouragement to create an immediate positive experience.
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Provide emotional reassurance to help reduce anxiety as they face the unknown in their next chapter.
