Services provided:
Re-Entry Services

• Re-Entry Services Project – Ex-offenders take part in life skills and job readiness workshops that include interviewing skills, resume writing, and job search strategies. (x121)
• Industry Specific Initiative – Job preparation, including resume writing, job search skills, and interviewing techniques for people transitioning from welfare to work who have a criminal record. (x108)
• JOBS – Working with the Philadelphia Prison System, Prison Society staff teaches life skills and job readiness workshops to people still incarcerated, but for whom release is imminent. Provides support services, job placement and job retention assistance once released. ( X109)

Inmate Family Services

• Parenting Skills Education – An interactive course designed to increase communication skills, understand child development and family dynamics, increase parenting skills and parenting from prison. Currently offered at in the Philadelphia Prison System and 8 state correctional institutions. (x120)
• Family Virtual Visitation – Video conferencing for families and their incarcerated loved ones with the goal of maintaining and strengthening family bonds. The Prison Society’s Philadelphia office is connected to 8 prisons in order to provide this service. (x103)
• Family Transportation Service – Affordable transportation service from Philadelphia to 24 state correctional institutions helps maintain relationships with incarcerated family members. (x119)
• Support to Kids with an Incarcerated Parent – A 12-week support group for kids ages 8-12 provides a safe place for them to deal with the difficult feelings of having an incarcerated parent. (x123)

Working Group to Enhance Service to Incarcerated Women
Coalition of community based organizations and individuals united to deliver information sessions, presentations, resource sharing and workshops to women in Philadelphia prisons. The Working Group meets monthly to pursue advocacy on critical issues for women in prison. Members also in engage in raising public awareness through panel presentations, trainings and speaking campaigns. (x107)

Official Visitors
A statewide network of volunteers who visit with in inmates and monitor prison conditions. Pennsylvania ’s Official Prison Visitation Act is unique in providing and assuring Prison Society volunteer Official Visitors access to correctional facilities. (x100)

• Hedwig House
  904 DeKalb Street
  Norristown PA
  1111 Lancaster Avenue
  Lower Merion PA
  215-362-2887610-525-6874
  http://cstmont.com/hedwig.htm
  Services Provided: Job readiness training in food service, clerical skills and continuing education/general education classes
  Date Established: 1975

• Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services
  4943 N. 5 th St
  Philadelphia PA 19120
  215-456-1662/3
  215-456-1664 f
  E-mail:gpass.center@verizon.net
  Services Provided: LIHEAP application assistance, Utility Emergency Services Fund. Substance abuse counseling and DUI remediation for all individuals regardless of ethnicity or race.
  Date Established: 1993
  
• Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County Inc.
  14 West 2 nd Street Media, PA 19063 610-565-4590 610-565-9911
  Services Provided: 24-hour hotline telephone counseling, information and assistance to victims of domestic violence. Support groups. 30-day emergency shelter for DE county residents, legal and medical advocacy.
  Contact: Christina Marconi, Volunteer Coordinator/Rita Buckley Connolly, MA, JD, Executive Director
  Date Established: 1975  
  
• Lutheran Settlement House
  1340 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125215-426-8610215-426-0581
  Services Provided: Emergency shelter, transitional housing program, GED classes, Bi lingual domestic violence program, community center, youth programs, job readiness training, life skills, and ESL classes. All services available in Spanish and English.
  Contact: Sarah Emervine Asst. Director of D.V. Program 215-426-8610X233
  
• Lutheran Settlement House’s Community Education and Employment Department (CEED)
  1340 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215- 426-8610, ext. 223.215-426-0581 Services Provided: All services are open to both Spanish and English speakers and include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, GED classes, and technology-oriented career training for homeless and low-income individuals. LSH collaborates with the Dept. of Public Welfare to support people in planning for education and employment.
  Date Established: 1970’s
  
•  The Career Wardrobe 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 205 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-568-6693
  Services Provided: provides suitable interview outfits to women living in poverty. One dressing suite in Center City one in West Chester. Women must be referred by a referral partner.
• Diversified Community Services: @ Dixon House
  1920 S. 20 th Street Philadelphia, PA 19145215-336-3511215-336-3511
  
• McDaniel Elementary School
  22 nd and Moore Streets Philadelphia, PA 19145215-952-0625
  Services Provided: Childcare, SCOH program, life skills education, food and utility assistance and housing and recreational services for families and individuals.
  Date Established: 1968
  
• Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc
  216 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia PA 19133215-763-8870
  http://www.congreso.net
  Services Provided: Job placement, vocational counseling, job readiness orientation, and youth employment counseling, training and continuing education classes. One-stop shopping site for all needs, health, housing assistance, counseling, substance abuse and domestic violence counseling. All services offered in both Spanish and English. Services predominately North Philadelphia
  Date Established: 1977
  
• Youth Health Empowerment Project (YHEP)
  112 N. Broad Street , 9 th Floor Philadelphia , PA 19102 215-564-6388 215-564-5360 http://www.fight.org/section.php?cat=2&sec=32
  Contact: Jennifer Jones, Director Ext. 17; jjen@fight.org
  Services Provided: Harm-Reduction Drop-In Center , Offers food, clothing and showers, counseling for youth ages 13-25, Provides information, referrals and services pertaining to sexual health and education, STDs and HIV testing and treatment, Trauma therapy, family planning and general health care programming.
  Date Established: 1994
  
• NORTH Incorporated- Women/Infants/Children (WIC)
  642 N. Broad Street, Suite 101 Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-978-6100 1-800-743-3300 215-236-6743
  Services Provided: Educational and nutritional programs for pregnant/post- partum/breast feeding women; some may be eligible for a WIC food pack.
  Contact: Linda Kilby, Executive Director lkilby@northwic.org
  
• Concilio
  705-09 N Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-3100 215-627-7440 http://elconcilio.net
  E-mail: concilio@elconcilio.net
  Services Provided: An organization serving the Latino population and offering bi-lingual services including, ESL classes, Parenting Classes, GED classes and nutrition classes. Their housing program includes home ownership counseling, referrals and assistance with delinquent mortgage/rent payments.
  Date Established: 1962
  
• Polish American Social Services
  308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-1900
  http://www.polishamericansocialservice.com
  Services Provided: property tax rebate program, water bill assistance, employment information, home care, benefits check up and prescription drugs, eye care program, immigration assistance and information, department of veterans affairs.
  
• Bethel Temple Community
  228 E. Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19133 215-427-1811
  Services Provided: Free weight room for both men and women  
  
• Service and Education For Women Against Abuse SEWAA
  P.O. Box 1591 Havertown, PA 19083 215-627-3922
  http://www.sewaa.net
  Email: sewaa@sewaa.net
  Services Provided: Counseling, referrals, small loans, intervention and harm reduction services and limited legal counseling for predominately South East Asian Women who are victims of abuse.
  
• Supportive Older Women’s Network SOWN
  2805 N. 47 th Street Philadelphia, PA 19131-1540 215-477-6000
  http://www.sown.org
  Services Provided: a support network for aging women providing a care giver connection, support for older women raising children, training workshops and peer support services.
  Contact: June Siegel
  Date Established: 1982
  
• Wings For Success
  P.O. Box 3331, West Chester, PA 19380
  (610) 344-9331
  Email: info@wingsforsuccess.org
  http://www.wingsforsuccess.org
  Services Provided : Wings For Success assists low income women in achieving independence, stability and self-confidence. Wings serves homeless women, survivors of domestic violence, crime victims, women in recovery, and women transitioning from welfare to work. Wings offers disadvantaged women in Chester County and surrounding areas work-related clothing, wardrobe guidance and confidence-building workshops. Wings For Success works through referral sources and social service programs to provide their clients with appropriate outfits for training, interviewing and employment.
  Date Established: 1997
  
• NeighborhoodServicesCenter (NSC)
  35 North Third Street, Oxford PA 19363
  610-932-8557 or 610-869-8557
  Services Provided : NSC coordinates an emergency food cupboard for Southern Chester County Residents. Diapers personal care items, household cleaning supplies and paper products are also available. The center maintains a Community Room and accepts donations of seasonal clothing which is made available to families in need.
  
• Women's ResourceCenter
  P.O. Box 596
  113 W Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 601-687-6391
  http://www.womensresourcecenter.net
  Services Provided:The Women's Resource Center (WRC) is dedicated to providing accurate information and referrals for women who are in crisis or transition. WRC supports women, strengthens families, and builds communities through counseling, legal, and educational services. The Center's goal is to empower women to make informed decisions and achieve personal growth during life transitions in a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
  Date Established: 1975
  
• New Directions for Women (NDFW)
  4807 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
  215-849-0930
  E-mail:NDFWINC@aol.com
  Services Provided: NDFW provides residential and comprehensive support services to women offenders. Designed to interrupt the cycle of repeated incarceration, NDFW creates an environment where women strive towards independence, responsibility, and confidence to care for themselves and their children, and to pursue law abiding lifestyles. NDFW also advocates for women in the prison system.
  
•  Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation: The Arc of Philadelphia 2350 Westmoreland Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-229-4550
  http://www.arcpddc.org
  Services Provided: Support and referral services for people with disabilities or age-related limitations. Offers employment counseling and vocational training and general counseling.
  Date Established: 1955
  
• AIDS Services in the Asian Community ASIAC
  1201 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-563-2424 Ext. 12
  http://www.asiac.org
  Services Offered: Prevention, community education, testing, case management, translation services, and GLBTQ community support. Contact: Laura Lau
  Date Established: 2000
  
• Alpha Pregnancy
  1601 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-735-6028 admin 215-545-4673 help line
  http://www.geocities.com/alphapre
  Services Provided: pregnancy tests, family planning, housing resources during and after pregnancy, childbirth preparatory classes, breast feeding support and counseling before, during or after miscarriage, abortion, adoption or illness.
  Date Established: 1981
  
• Catholic Social Services
  222 N. 17 th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-624-5920 North East Office: 7340 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19136 215-854-7050
  http://www.css-phl.org
  E-mail: CHSweb@chs-adphila.org
  Services Provided: family services, homeless services, GED classes, referrals, adoption services, Soup Kitchen.
  
• Educating Children For Parenting
  211 N. 13 th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-496-9780
  http://www.ecparenting.org
  Services Provided: Teen parents are taught parenting skills. Serving adjudicated and pre-adjudicated girls ages 12-16 and their parents.
  Date Established: 1980
  
• Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
  1319 Walnut Street, Suite 1400 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-735-7775 215-735-7909 TTY 215-735-7898
  http://www.girlsincpa-nj.org
  Services Provided: Empowerment counseling, substance abuse treatment and counseling for adolescent girls with forensic histories, metal health or developmental disabilities; summer programs and after-school programs, and SCOH (Services to Children in their own homes); pregnancy prevention and family planning education. Date Established: 1961
  
• Philabundance
  3616 Galloway Street P.O. Box 37555 Philadelphia, PA 19148-7555 215-339-0900 215-339-0924
  http://www.philabundance.org
  E-mail: Ewissimer@philabundance.org
  Services Provided: Provides emergency food supplies, prepared food , nutritional information and education, recipes and a community kitchen to vulnerable populations in the Delaware Valley.
  Date Established: 1984
  
• Indochinese American Council
  4936 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-457-0272 215-457-0557
  http://www.iacphila.org
  E-mail: information@iacphila.org
  Services Provided: translation and interpretation services for 13 language, ESL classes, GED preparation and classes, Art and computer classes, pre-employment training, internships and job placement assistance, counseling case management and referral services.
  Contact: Maria Thuy, Program Director: mariathuy@iacphila.org
  Date Established: 1982
  
• Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
  302 N. 13 th Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19105
  215-922-6400
  (215) 922-5744
  http://www.sundaybreakfast.org
  Services Provided: Chapel Services, emergency shelter for men, transitional housing program for women and their children, prepared meals, a thrift store and a 12-month recovery program for men dealing with emotional disorders and/or chemical dependency.
  Contact: Mr. Richard McMillen, Executive Director
  Date Established: 1878

• Whosoever GospelMission
  Chelten Ave
  Philadelphia, PA 19144-2132
  215-438-3094
  215-438-4327
  Services Provided: Auxiliary for Men, Chapel Services, Social/Recreational Programs for Youth, Development Department with Staff, Computerized Academic Program, Non Computerized GED/Literacy Programs, Tutoring for Individuals, Employment Readiness Program, Prepared Meals Served, Community Food Pantry, Thrift Store, Recycling Program, Residential Program for Parolees, Long Term Recovery/Rehab Program for Men (in city), Support Groups, Accepts Couples and Men with Children
  Contact: Dr. Robert A. Emberger, Executive Director
  Date Established: 1892

• NorthLightCommunity Center
  175 Green Lane
  Philadelphia, PA. 19127
  215-483-4800
  215-483-6728
  http://www.Northlightcommunitycenter.org
  Services Provided: Social support including food cupboard, utilities & fuel grants, Youth & Senior Programs.
  Contact: Art Verbrugghe

• Casa Del Carmen
  4400 N. Reese Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19140
  215-329-5660
  215-329-6722
  Services provided : emergency services, comprehensive case management, prenatal and neonatal care, utility assistance, document assistance, assistance obtaining birth certificates, childcare facility, mental health counseling for children and adults.

• Ken-Crest Services
  502 West Germantown Pike Suite 200
  Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
  610-825-9360
  610-862-3213
  610-825-4127
  1679 South Dupont Highway Suite 8
  Dover, DE 19901
  302-734-3800
  302-734-3590
  http://www.kencrest.org
  Email: mbolin@kencrest.org
  Services Provided: Children’s Services: early intervention, head start programs, day care and children and family services for youth with behavioral, developmental and mental health issues. Adult Services: community residential services, clinical and mental health services, personal support network, employment counseling, job readiness training and assistance and support in resume development, job interviews and job retention.
  
• Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
  1101 South Front Street, Suite 5100
  Harrisburg , PA 17104-2517
  (717) 787-5699
  http://www.pbpp.state.pa.us/pbppinfo/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=154038
  Services Provided:
  Fatherhood Initiative
  The Board’s focus on directing eligible parolees to programming that will help them become better fathers to their children was revised in January 2005.  The Board has assigned one Fatherhood Initiative Coordinator in Central Office and one parole agent in each of its District Offices to serve as local Fatherhood Initiative Representative.  The Coordinator is responsible for making arrangements with service providers, overseeing problems or concerns that may arise during placement, and maintaining a statewide resource provider directory.  The parole agent, among other duties, will conduct assessments and refer eligible offenders to public and private contractors in the area.  He or she may also conduct group sessions when there are no local contractors available. 
  
  Following the curriculum developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative, participants with children under 18 years of age will go through a 12-week program that will help improve their self-awareness and teach parenting and other life skills.  Parolees under current Protection From Abuse orders or who are currently involved in a domestic violence or child abuse program are ineligible to participate.  The underlying philosophy of the Fatherhood Initiative is that families are the building blocks of all communities and societies.  Strong family ties encourage ex-offenders to remain free of crime and help ensure that their children will make the right choices in life as they develop.
  
• We Care Productions, Inc.
  P.O. Box 29564
  Philadelphia, PA 19144
  215-849-9289
  215-829-6745 f
  E-mail: wecareproduction@aol.com
  http://www.wecareproductions.org

Services Provided: Programming and activities such as athletics, dance and drill team with the goal of changing attitudes, strengthening morals, enhancing spirituality and fostering a sense of pride, unity and ambition.