Reentry Program
Reentry Program: Transforming Communities into Family-Supportive Environments
Communities play a vital role in ensuring the success of families. Local leaders and residents can influence decisions that ease the challenges of living in difficult neighborhoods and enhance the well-being of families.
Father Matters Reentry Mentoring Project
Our mission is to build supportive communities that are committed to the success of ex-offenders and their families through collaboration with the Community Awareness and Readiness Collective (CARC).
What is CARC?
CARC is a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based group of community members dedicated to preparing neighborhoods for the reintegration of ex-offenders. We strengthen communication between judicial systems, law enforcement, and community service providers to ensure a smoother transition for individuals reentering their communities after incarceration.
Building Welcoming, Supportive, and Successful Communities
Strong, positive relationships between individuals and their communities lead to lower recidivism rates and greater success in reintegration. Our program fosters these connections, helping individuals build a better future.
Our Focus
The Father Matters Reentry Mentoring Project is committed to helping men and women successfully reintegrate into their communities after incarceration. We provide the necessary tools for building strong relationships and creating life strategies that lead to long-term success.
Eligibility for Services
- Our services are available to:
- Men and women, aged 18 or older
- Individuals in pre-release or post-release status (from prison or jail)
- Adults convicted of a crime
- Pregnant individuals, or parents with children under the age of 6 (whether custodial or non-custodial)
- Individuals returning to or residing in South Central Phoenix, Maryvale, Laveen neighborhoods, or the Gila River Reservation within Maricopa County
All of our services are free to currently incarcerated or recently released parents.
How We Help
Our program supports individuals and families in building stronger, healthier connections and provides the resources necessary for success. Services include:
- Pre-release Transition Planning: Preparing for life after incarceration
- Personal and Familial Asset Identification: Assessing strengths and areas for growth
- Educational Opportunities: Connecting participants with internal and external learning resources
- Classes and Seminars: Topics include cognitive skills, decision-making, parenting, communication, financial management, and court/custody issues
- Post-release Support: One-on-one mentorship to aid in reintegration
- Employment and Education Readiness: Workshops and assessments to enhance job readiness
- Community Referrals: Connections to health services, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and case management programs
Mentoring for Successful Reintegration
Our Mentoring Program offers the individualized support participants need for successful reentry. Mentors receive comprehensive training on topics such as:
- Criminal justice and corrections
- Working with offenders
- Victims’ rights
- Transitional services in the community
- Mentoring techniques and interpersonal communication
- Cultural, gender, and economic issues
- Ethical standards and challenges of change
Mentors are carefully selected and matched with participants, receiving ongoing support through group meetings and reflective supervision.
Join Our Collective Today!
Are you a professional or civilian member of the law enforcement community?
Do you work in the judicial or probation system?
Do you provide mental health, medical, or social services?
Are you an educator, employment specialist, or government assistance provider?
We invite educators, faith-based leaders, mentors, social service providers, and compassionate citizens to join us in helping individuals reintegrate into their communities and reduce recidivism. Together, we can help keep our communities’ men and women out of the prison system for good!
