FamilyWorks Graduation at Wallkill

Thirteen men and seven couples recently graduated from Osborne’s FamilyWorks program in a celebration held on October 24 at Wallkill Correctional Facility. It featured remarks from Chief Program Officer Michelle Howard and Family Services Specialist Stephanie Mortimer, along with a keynote address from former FamilyWorks Senior Clerk Brian T. Shaw and reflections from graduate speaker Ryan Williams. Through parenting and relationship education, FamilyWorks supports incarcerated fathers to strengthen family bonds and prepare for life after release. Joy, a puppy being trained inside as a service dog, was an honorary graduate.

Check out photos from the graduation below.

FamilyWorks team with Osborne Chief Program Officer Michelle and Xavier from the ReentryWorks team; former Senior Clerk and keynote speaker Brian Shaw; and clerks Kyle Jenkins and Jose Gomez-Amaya (and Joy).

Family Services Specialist Steph Mortimer with clerks Sal Perez, Kyle Jenkins, Jarelle Johnson, and Jose Gomez-Amaya (and Joy).

From left: Xavier; Osborne FamilyWorks Coordinator Brenda Maietta; Michelle Howard; Brian Shaw; Steph Mortimer; and Laura Roan, Vice President of In-Prison Services.

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