by actions.Our numerous years of working compassionately and diligently to provide programs and services to families and children impacted by incarceration and our work in prisons and jails... volunteers and staff who work with families and children of incarcerated parents. The Bill of Rights has received international attention as the most substantial piece of work... Reserved. Making a Difference, One at a Time Programs and Services Visitor Centers Family Liaison Services Family Reunification Project Friends and Families Center Services at SJC...

Can Help a ChildAn information sheet for caregivers and those who work with children of incarcerated family members 10 Keys to a Strong FamilyTen ground rules to maintain a strong... family Children of Incarcerated Parents Bill of Rights A framework for work with children of incarcerated parents. Developed in partnership with the San Francisco Children... with other organizations and agencies in areas related to programs and services for incarcerated people and their families. These include, but are not limited to: Program development...

Bruner About Friends Outside Executive Staff Executive Director Our Executive Director, Gretchen Newby, holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy...) and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, specializing in delinquency prevention. Her lifelong commitment to social justice and the special needs of children, families... and individuals impacted by incarceration is demonstrated by heraccomplishments: the Las Comadres Program, bringing pregnant inmates together with volunteer mentors and foster moms...

, California to assist formerly incarcerated people and their families in leading positive and productive lives. Utilizing a strengths-based, family-centered treatment model, the FFNC.... Current Services at the Friends and Families Center: Information on maintaining contact with an incarcerated family member in state prison or county jail,including visiting... infomation A support group (Criminals and Gangmembers Anonymous) for formerly incarcerated people Liaison between family members, social service providers, and incarcerated people...

and women who are incarcerated and their family and friends. Research shows that maintaining and strengthening an inmate s family and community relationships helps reduce recidivism... are incarcerated, have inherently good values. Our programs speak to those pro-social values and the desire to do the right thing. Cognitive-behavioral programs need to be combined... positive outcomes. People who have lost hope need others who care to guide them out of despair. Family-Centered We also believe in the importance of family and surrogate family...