Wanda J is here to offer love and support to parents, caregivers, guardians, mentors and our community.
programs for wanda j families
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Prison Fellowship is a national organization that offers support and resources for our families. Their newsletters offer support and resources. They also host a virtual support group.
Having access to at least one positive is a major predictor of resilience. Our Amachi program matches youth with an adult mentor to spend one hour per week with.
The WJRF offers video visitation for our youth to visit with incarcerated parents. Support for travel is also available. Contact us for more information.
Events are hosted seasonally for all Wanda J families.
For families with kids ages 11 and up. 24-week counseling sessions to improve mindfulness, interpersonal skills, anger management
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community support for all
Thorn Hill Education Center is an education and career center in Frankfort. They have free services for adults and families.
Thorn Hill’s Family Literacy Program partners with the community to ensure you and your family can grow together by participating in parent and child educational programs.
Benefits include:
Earn Gift Cards for Participation
Free Computer Lab Access
Fun Activities for Your Family
Earn Points to Shop
Licensed Social Worker Available
Free Computer Classes
Free Panera Bread and Resource Help
Reduced Rate on Gym Rentals
Parents Meetings with Free Food and Childcare
Free GED program for adults.
open classes meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
more information coming soon!
Free panera bread on Mondays.
Thorn Hill offers english, spanish, computer classes and more.
Special events are free and open to the public!
resources
The WJRF offers support to those in transition or working on re-entry. Our Family Transition Coordinator works directly inside the jail and is here to support our families. Contact us for more information.
The Guide for Supporting Children Who Have a Parent Incarcerated is not intended to be a definitive or exhaustive resource. Instead, it is a quick, approachable document that has easy-to-use tips, suggestions, and statewide resources that adults, both incarcerated and not, can use. Read more
A guide to jail visiting in Kentucky. Read More.
Parent Cafés are FREE parent-led get-togethers that encourage parents/caregivers to openly talk about the challenges of caring for a child(ren) and share ways to strengthen their families. This is an opportunity for parents/caregivers to learn from each other in a fun and supportive atmosphere. In the Parent Café model, a parent is defined as any adult providing care for a child. Learn more.
WJRF offers monthly Parent Cafes. View our Calendar.