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Prison, Reentry and Family Services |
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FamilyWorks Nearly l.5 million minor children in America--over two percent of the nation's children--have a parent incarcerated in State or Federal prison. These youngsters can suffer considerable harm, including grief, confusion, shame, anger, loneliness, and an increased risk of eventually becoming prisoners themselves. In each prison, FamilyWorks also offers people in prison and their families counseling on a wide range of family matters, including planning for release and re-integration. In December 2000, FamilyWorks became truly inclusive with the opening of a community-based Family Resource Center, whose centerpiece is a toll-free hotline for prisoners' families throughout New York State. Upon release, FamilyWorks program graduates are eligible for all Osborne services, including substance abuse treatment (El Rio) and post-release supports such as job placement and other employment services through South Forty.
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Last
year, FamilyWorks' Children's Centers at Sing Sing and Woodbourne
Correctional Facilities hosted over 6,000 visits for incarcerated
fathers and their children in a cozy and child-oriented setting
staffed by trained program participants, under the supervision
of FamilyWorks staff. 
