Centerforce

A statewide network of hospitality centers that offers prison visitors aid with transportation, child care, meals and community referrals.

Description:

Supports, educates and advocates for individuals, families and communities impacted by incarceration. Provides services to prisoners and their families at various county jails and state prisons throughout northern and central California. Current efforts include prevention case management, literacy, family support services, health education, parenting, health and wellness services, research and educational material development. Centerforce also produces a national summit on incarceration issues, usually in October. LIFE (Leading in Future Environment) Project aims to promote and strengthen leadership in youth throughout the Bay Area. Offers individual mentoring, an annual retreat and group activities every six weeks.

Location

Public Transit:

Public transit stops within 1 block.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Prisoners of state prisons and county jails and their families

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Through workers in jails or prisons.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Fresno
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County