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The Urban Institutes Evaluation of the Osborne Association’s Harlem FamilyWorks Program
An estimated 45% of American adults have had an immediate family member incarcerated for some period of time. Incarceration and interaction with law enforcement, even for a short period of time, disrupts and impacts the lives of individuals and their families and communities.
The Urban Institute recently conducted an evaluation of Osborne’s Harlem FamilyWorks (HFW) program. HFW addresses the far-reaching impact of incarceration on families by providing services, referrals, and participant supports to strengthen familial relationships.
The evaluation documents participant and staff perspectives of HFW and the importance of services that support the needs of those affected by the criminal legal system. It also offers recommendations for future program implementation. Launched in 2018, HFW has provided services to 246 participants living in Central and West Harlem.
Read the full report here: An Evaluation of the Osborne Association’s Harlem FamilyWorks Program Services: Supporting Families Impacted by Incarceration