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Parents Helping Parents

Parents Helping Parents connects parents with parents in both virtual and community support groups to share challenges, express frustrations, and ask questions. Find the support and feedback you need to help yourself and your children. All services are free, anonymous, confidential, and accessible. Programs - Parent Stress Line - Virtual Parent Support Groups - Community Center Groups - Prison & Jail Programs
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St. Louis Area Resource Directory | Re-Entry

A gathered list of resources for those who are re-entering society after serving their time. Substance abuse meeting, job training, expungement, finanical guides & tips, and more.
Other websiteMISSOURI Identification & Vital Records WebsiteOther websiteCOLLEGE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM (assists with both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs) Website Other websiteMissouri Expungement: Everything You Need to Know - Carver Associates WebsiteOther websiteFair Shake Re-entry Resource Center WebsiteOther websiteFinance Jar - Financial Recovery Resource Guide for the Formerly Incarcerated WebsiteOther websiteGeneral Contractors Licensing Guide Website (Skilled Trade Career Information and Resources for People Who Were Formerly Incarcerated)Other websitePrison Activist Resource Center Website

C.H.I.P.S. (Challenging Incarcerated Parents and Spouses)

Provides enhanced visiting, parent education, marriage seminars, family reunification support and referrals for fathers at Algoa Correctional Center. Contact: George Hodge, Institutional Activities Coordinator Agency Head: Dora B. Schriro, Director Area Served: Missouri Parent Organization: Missouri Department of Corrections
1-573-751-2389
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eready@mail.doc.state.mo.us

Agape House

Contact: Linda Lamb, Manager Provides overnight lodging for family and friends visiting inmates in area prisons. Also provides family reunification support.
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1-573-636-5737
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Immigrant Service Provider Network (ISPN)

"The Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN) increases collaboration by providing opportunities for education and outreach to unite organizations that support the foreign born and their families. Resources page provides links to medical, housing assistance, legal, food assistance, COVID resources, and other social services and information relevant to immigrants and their service providers." https://www.ispnstl.org/resources
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Job resources for formerly incarcerated people

www.goodwill.org or www.mersgoodwill.org www.employmentstl.org (Employment Connection) NELP: The National Employment Law Project - https://www.nelp.org/ Promotes policies and programs that create good jobs, strengthen upward mobility, enforce worker rights, and improved benefits and services. Resources and legal assistance. How to get a job with a criminal record. Practical tips. RANKER.COM Lists companies that will hire ex-offenders. https://www.ranker.com/list/companies-that-hire-felons/business-and-company-info

Prisoner Family Services

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"3540 Marcus Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115 Phone: (314) 381-6001 Contact: Rev. Ted Schroeder, Director Agency Head: Rev. Ted Schroeder, Director Area Served: St. Louis Parent Organization: Immanuel Lutheran Church Provides transportation once or twice per month to 18 Missouri correctional centers. Also provides overnight lodging, information, referrals, gifts for children, public education and advocacy. "

PATCH Of W.E.R.D.C.C. (Women's Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center)

"Contact: Deanna McMorris, PATCH Director Agency Head: Larry Orr, PATCH Board President Area Served: Missouri Provides transportation, overnight lodging, children's center in the visiting area, gifts for children, and enhanced visiting for incarcerated mothers at Women's Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center. " (573) 594-6686, ext. 2648 "Highway East 54 Vandalia, MO 63382"
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Long Distance Dads - Missouri Department of Corrections

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"Contact: Joe Miller, Psychologist Agency Head: Dora B. Schriro, Director Area Served: Missouri Parent Organization: The Fathers Workshop Provides parent education, self-help and family reunification support for incarcerated fathers at several Missouri facilities. " www.state.mo.us (573) 751-2389 "2729 Plaza Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102" Eready@mail.doc.state.mo.us

Parenting From A Distance

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"Contact: Jacqueline Hand-Dennis, Institutional Activities Coordinator Email: Eready@mail.doc.state.mo.us Agency Head: Dora B. Schriro, Director Area Served: Missouri Parent Organization: Missouri Department of Corrections Provides a parent education program for incarcerated fathers at Central Missouri Correctional Center." www.state.mo.us (573) 751-2389 "2729 Plaza Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102"

Regeneration, Inc.

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"Contact/Agency Head: Evangelist Wilma Warren, Founder/CEO Area Served: Mid-West Missouri Parent Organization: He Cares/He Hears/He Answers Provides a mentoring/life-skills program for children with incarcerated parents, parent education, self-help support group, information, referrals, religious ministry, family reunification support, community residential services, public education and advocacy." (314) 432-5683 "P.O. Box 3293 St. Louis, MO 63130" luvispwr27@aol.com

Mothers & Children Together

"Contact/Agency Head: Pam Palacios, Advocacy Coordinator Area Served: St. Louis Parent Organization: Let's Start, Inc. Provides transportation to Vandalia women's prison, public education and advocacy. Publications: ""Mothers in Prison; Children in Crisis.""" (314) 241-2324 "1408 South 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63104" momchild2gether@yahoo.com

PATCH of Chillicothe

"Contact: Coleen Scott, PATCH Director Agency Head: Coleen Scott, PATCH Director Area Served: Missouri Provides enhanced mother-child visits in a home-like setting, pre- and post-visit counseling, parent education, re-entry preparation and support group, information, referrals, gifts for children, mentoring, public education and advocacy, family therapy, family reunification support, and transportation for visits at Chillicothe Correctional Center. " (660) 646-6462 "P.O. Box 871 Chillicothe, MO 64601"
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Parents As Teachers

"Contact: Sandra Morrow, Parent Educator Agency Head: Wendy Mills, Administrator Area Served: Audrain County Parent Organization: Mexico County Schools Provides parent education, counseling, information, referrals, gifts for children and family reunification support Provides parent education and empowerment" www.parentsasteachers.org "314-432-4330 (573) 581-3776" "920 South Jefferson Mexico, MO 65265"
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MISSOURI PRISON VISITS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Adapted from Human Rights Watch’s list of Missouri prison resources. __Some resources listed are:__ Lutheran Ministries 3558 South Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 268-1171 Contact: Sarah Barnes, Family Outreach Agency Head: Rev. Richard Tezloff, Executive Director Area Served: St. Louis Provides transportation, self-help support group, mentoring, religious ministry and referrals. PATCH of Chillicothe P.O. Box 871 Chillicothe, MO 64601 Phone: (660) 646-6462 Contact: Coleen Scott, PATCH Director Agency Head: Coleen Scott, PATCH Director Area Served: Missouri Provides enhanced mother-child visits in a home-like setting, pre- and post-visit counseling, parent education, re-entry preparation and support group, information, referrals, gifts for children, mentoring, public education and advocacy, family therapy, family reunification support, and transportation for visits at Chillicothe Correctional Center. Prisoner Family Services 3540 Marcus Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115 Phone: (314) 381-6001 Contact: Rev. Ted Schroeder, Director Agency Head: Rev. Ted Schroeder, Director Area Served: St. Louis Parent Organization: Immanuel Lutheran Church Provides transportation once or twice per month to 18 Missouri correctional centers. Also provides overnight lodging, information, referrals, gifts for children, public education and advocacy.
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Let's Start

"Contact: Cynthia Stevenson, Advocacy Coordinator Email: jtoben@icon-stl.net Agency Head: Jackie Toben, Director Area Served: St. Louis Provides support for women coming out of prison, their children, and the caregivers of their children. Also provides public education and advocacy. Programs for children of incarcerated parents, as well as formerly incarcerated women. Transportation to women’s prisons for children and weekly support groups." www.letsstart.org (314) 241-2324 "1408 South 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63104"
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Story Link Program

Contact: Dana Abendschein, Story Link Program Director Agency Head: Quay Finefrock, Director (Parkway Prison Ministries) Area Served: Midwest Parent Organization: Parkway Prison Ministries Helps inmate audiotape a story and a brief message for her child and sends the tape to the child. Also provides religious ministry.
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1-314-434-2310
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InnerChange Freedom Initiative

Algoa Correctional Center Attn: Denise Tindle, Director Missouri IFI Director: Luke Cummings Reentry Manager: Marcus Reynolds Operates re-entry program for male and female prisoners upon release; provides resources to prisoners and families of prisoners The IFI unit at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City has a capacity of 96 men and the IFI Women's Unit in Vandalia has a capacity of 50 Both facilities are medium custody and preference will be given to incarcerated folks who are approaching release within 18-24 months.
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1-573-634-2647
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1-573-634-5194
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denise_tindle@pfm.org

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Missouri

A non-partisan, not-for-profit, membership organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of civil liberties in eastern Missouri. The ACLU - Eastern Missouri branch defends civil liberties and the principles of equality and justice in Missouri through litigation, legislation programs and public education. If you believe your civil rights have been violated, call, mail, or submit a complaint online. The ACLU processes claims over a few weeks, and takes cases they believe will impact litigation (creating precedent to expand civil liberties for others). __Note: If filing a complaint on behalf of a person who is incarcerated, please include their Inmate DOC Number__
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1 (314) 652-3111
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1 (314) 652-3114
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Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM)

Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services. Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc. Free anger management classes for anyone that might need them for probation or parole. Call the main number for dates and times. Release to Rent for Veterans: Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record. Release to Rent: Up to a year of supportive housing for men completing long-term sentences who can work full time and are without community support. IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to the rental programs is to contact them by letter at least six months before your release date, or through a referral from your parole officer. Next Steps Home-Ex Offender Re-entry Housing Program mostly for men and women who are working. "Society of St. Vincent de Paul Agency Head: Carleen Reck, Director Area Served: St. Louis The Criminal Justice Ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louis Council, has the distinct and important mission of serving prisoners, victims, their families, ex-offenders, and others involved in the criminal justice system. The ministry, which was founded in 1979. Provides information, referrals, mentoring, public information and advocacy. Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services. Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc. Free anger management classes for anyone that might need them for probation or parole. Call the main number for dates and times. Release to Rent for Veterans: Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record. Release to Rent: Up to a year of supportive housing for men completing long-term sentences who can work full time and are without community support. IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to the rental programs is to contact them by letter at least six months before your release date, or through a referral from your parole officer. Next Steps Home-Ex Offender Re-entry Housing Program mostly for men and women who are working. IMPORTANT: Contact CJM by letter at least six months before release date." "www.cjmstlouis.org http://welcome.to/cjmstlouis" "Phone: (314) 881-6000 Fax: (314) 531-6712 Toll free: (877) 238-3228 Intake and Referral Line: (314) 531-SVDP, ext. 7837 314-652-8062" "100 North Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63103 1104 South Jefferson 63104" cjm99@earthlink.net Staff completed one trans competency training with Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL) in November 2024.
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1-314-652-8062
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info@cjmstlouis.org

Tap In Center

For individuals to get legal assistance and connect with local support services. The Tap In Center hours: - every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch. - First Tuesday of the month 6-8pm at Lewis & Clark branch. At the Tap In Center, individuals can: - Meet with an attorney - Learn their case status and court date information - Apply for a public defender - Connect with local services through the Bail Project - Enroll in a program to receive court reminders - Get assistance navigating the court process - Access the library's free wi-fi Pretrial Support Services are available from the Bail Project - Court reminders - Transportation and employment assistance - Show up in person, call or email to sign-up for pretrial support. The Tap In Center is a member of the St. Louis Community Information Exchange, a coordinated care network of health and social service providers. This unique partnership brings together the St. Louis County Library, the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, The Bail Project, MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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1-314-669-6185
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TapInSTL@gmail.com

Trans Lifeline--Microgrants

Microgrants provide trans and nonbinary people with low-barrier funds and support to: 1. __Correct names__ and/or gender markers on identifying legal documents, 2. Fund gender-affirming __permanent hair removal__ 3. Supply necessities for our __trans siblings behind bars__. The program can help you update your government identification documents, including: - Passport - Driver's License and State ID - Court Order Name Change - Immigration Documents - Tribal IDs At this time they are __NOT __able to offer financial assistance for: - Birth Certificates - Medical needs or procedures - Housing Their advocates will guide you through the process and paperwork, and then they’ll cut you a check for the entire cost.
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Center For Women In Transition

The Center works with women who are re-entering the area after incarceration. CWIT is a comprehensive program to help women move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. They operate two transitional housing facilities in South St. Louis. Agency Head: Sr. Rose McLarney, Administrator Area Served: St. Louis Provides information, referrals and volunteer mentors for women exiting incarceration. Provides advocacy for needs of children of offenders and alternative sentencing for women There are two transitional housing facilities in St. Louis city for women reentering the St. Louis area from a correctional facility.
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1-314-771-5207
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cwit@stlouis.missouri.org