Kairos Outside Are you a woman who has someone (male or female) 'inside' prison walls? There is a WONDERFUL retreat you can attend -- for free!

Friends Outside This California organization provides help with family issues when you have a loved one in prison. They also help with visiting and childcare at the prisons. The prison you deal with may have one of their counselors on-site, that can help your inmate with questions about re-entry, and get help with jobs, clothes, and lots of other things. Look on this list:

- - - Friends Outside Counselors A list of people you can call for help at your prison. These people work inside the prison, and can help your inmate, too.

Prison Fellowship Ministries This is the national website. The local chapter can be reached at Prison Fellowship, 438 E. Shaw Avenue PMB231, Fresno, CA 93710-7654, or call toll free, at 1-877-847-8020. They have great materials and resources to help with new prisoners and prisoners being released, as well as ongoing faith-based classes and contacts. They have published an excellent little book that is available online, titled "Making It: A Prison Survival Guide

Get On The Bus Program A wonderful program connecting children with incarcerated parents all over California. Sponsored by the San Bernadino Diocese, they put children together with Mothers in prison, and Fathers in prison on a special once-a-year event! Please contact them at director@getonthebus.us if you have questions, or would like to get involved this year!