| Mentor a Child of an Incarcerated Parent |
This is an opportunity for an individual, family or couple to mentor a child with an incarcerated parent. The Mentoring for Life Change (MLC) program provides one-on-one and group mentoring for youth ages 5-25, affected by a parents incarceration. The participants of MLC are involved in this program during their parent's incarceration as well as after their release. The mentor serves as an example/role model of healthly adult life styles, positive family relationships, and spiritual vitality that make a difference in the life of the youth. All mentor matches are "same gender" and are formed naturally through the interaction of mentors with interested youth (mentees) in an activity or group setting. PWP trains mentors to meet and relate to the unique needs of prisoners' children. PWP also provides ongoing encouragement and staff support to all mentor matches.
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| Provide Transportation for Children of Prisoners |
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| Lunches of Love |
Make lunches for youth and children who have a parent in prison who attend PWP's monthly Bible study/activity group. Lunches are prepared for 30-35 youth, children and adults, usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.
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| Brother's Keeper |
Provide support to a dad who is or has been incacerated and has taken PWP's parenting classes. The role of a Brother's Keeper is to act as a parenting coach in order to assist inmates as they parent thier children from inside the prison and after release. This helps to maintain and strengthen their personal commitment to be a positive influence in the lives of their children.
The Brother's Keeper volunteer will initially visit the correctional facility a minimim of twice a quarter to meet inmates and become familiar with the father's parenting needs prior to being matched. The volunteer will then be matched with an incarcerated or released father and will be responsible for connecting with that parent through written correspondence, phone contact, and/or visits at least once a month.
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| Sister's Keeper |
Provide support to a mom who is or has been incacerated and has taken PWP's parenting classes. The role of a Sister's Keeper is to act as a parenting coach in order to assist inmates as they parent thier children from inside the prison and after release. This helps to maintain and strengthen their personal commitment to be a positive influence in the lives of their children.
The Sister's Keeper volunteer will initially visit the correctional facility a minimim of twice a quarter to meet inmates and become familiar with the mother's parenting needs prior to being matched. The volunteer will then be matched with an incarcerated or released mother and will be responsible for connecting with that parent through written correspondence, phone contact, and/or visits at least once a month.
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