At Extended Family we learn about a lot of Resources for families of prisoners. I'll be posting these Resources to this blog for you to check out for yourself. A post of a Resource does not mean that Extended Family endorses that Resource or has used it. We are simply passing on the information to you, giving you as many tools as we can!
CAREGIVERS CHOICE PROGRAM
through Kairos Torch Prison Ministry International, Inc.
1-800-298-2730, #222 - Kevin Resnover or Brenda Campbell
http://www.mykairoscommunity.org/
What is it?
Caregivers Choice is designed to connect caregivers and parents with quality mentoring programs. These programs match children who have incarcerated parents with screened and trained adult mentors.
How can you sign up?
Visit www.mykairoscommunity.org and fill out an application online by clicking the "Submit C.H.I.P. Application tab. More information can be obtained at the Web site.
According to one of the leaders of the program who e-mailed information to Extended Family: "Mentors are fully screened and fingerprinted volunteers who spend one-to-one time with the children. Together they work on homework, play sports, visit new places and dream of a brighter future for the child. Together they plan for that future. A mentor is an adult who doesn't have to care for a child, but does- what a powerful message to the child that they are valuable."
Kairos Prison Ministry is a wonderful organization - I have experience with Kairos Outside - so I believe this program will be successful. Laure Clemons, executive director, Extended Family
If you choose to utilize this Resource, please add to this blog with your experience.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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