The Family and Children's Services program provides a variety of resources for childre, teens, mothers and caregivers. Our goals are to help women develop and maintain strong relationships with their children and families, both during their incarceration and after their release, to help caregivers with the challenges of raising children by connecting them to community resources, and to provide children and teens with the necessary skills and resources to help them reach their full potential. Listed below are some specific family and children's services offered by Our Place:

                          Direct Services

                                                      Food Assistance

                                                    Financial Planning

     Employment assistance for teens (resume writing, job applications)

                                                 Mental health services

                                       Recreational and resource library

                      Christmas gifts, Easter baskets, and school supplies

                                                         Referrals

                                                          Housing

                                                  Day care services

                                         Classes and support groups

                                               Mentoring and tutoring

                                               After school programs

                              Programs tailored to special needs children

                                           Parent advocate programs

                                                   Summer camps

If you want to learn more about Our Place, DC or the Family program, please call (202) 548-2400.