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Family and Friends

You have one of the toughest and most important roles to play in reentry!  The effort of supporting a family member orfriend as they make the transition from prison to society can be time-consuming, emotionally challenging and extremely difficult. If your loved one or friend is currently incarcerated, please check out the links and tools we have found to support you.

families

New to the Website?

Visit our Welcome Center!

New to computers?
Check out our guide.

Staying Connected and
Staying Strong Handbook

Ready for Release

Educate Yourself!

Links for families of prisoners

Support for the Children
    and Families of Prisoners

Prison Visit Transportation

Transition Tips

 

The Daily Motivator Daily positivity; to strengthen the best that’s within you.

Other areas that might interest you

Policy and Legislation

Jailhouse Lawer's Handbook

Volunteer Opportunities

Areas of Study

Children of Prisoners Library

Many more pamphlets on thier website

Facts and Issues

Why Maintain Relationships?

Questions Children Ask

Risk and Protection

Visiting Mom or Dad

Jail and Prison Procedures

Communication Tips for Families

For Parents/Guardians

Impact of Parental Incarceration

Challenges for Health Care Providers

Common Stress Points

Different Children/ Different Behaviors

Materials For Caregivers

Caring for Children of Prisoners

What do Children of Prisoners Need?

Tips from Caregivers to Caregivers

Fair Shake Exclusive Documents

 

Fair Shake Ownership Manual

Print PDF

Benefits of
Fair Shake Membership

Print PDF

Personal Web Page Questions

Print PDF

Culture Shock

Print PDF

Relationships: Proceed
With Caution!

Print PDF

Ready For Release

Preparing For Release

Print PDF

In Your
First Week

Print PDF

 
General Documents   Between a Rock and a Hard Place

 

Build a Budget Worksheet

Computer and Internet Tips

Sample Driver's License

Sample Birth Certificate

Motivation Tips

Transition Tips

 

 

 

Dealing with Rejection

Handling Frustration

Managing Anger

Resisting Influence

Working Through Depression

 

Employment

 

Employment Tips

Sample Employment Application

Sample Interview Questions

Interview Questions for you to ask

 

 

Ten Rules about an Interview

Resume Guide

Power Words for your Resume

 

 

Accomplishments and Skills Worksheet

Cover letter

Thank you letter