WHAT IS EXTENDED FAMILY?

Extended Family is a 501(c)3 non-profit support system for families of prisoners.
Our Purpose: To teach families of prisoners to successfully adjust to a new way of life. Our Mission: To offer help and inspire hope.
Our Motto: "We don't have to do their time."

News

August

10

2017

Extended Family for Kids back in schools

Groups start Sept. 26 in all Cherokee County Schools

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August

02

2017

Extended Family joins FUMC for Back-to-School Bash

Extended Family for Kids invited to be part of the Bash.

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Events

Going Home Workshop Donaldson

Donaldson Correctional Facility, Bessemer, AL
Sep 25, 2017
Laure and Jerry Clemons present Going Home workshop for inmates in this correctional facility's re-entry program. Going Home is interactive, educational, and fun. The Clemons' share six lessons they learned for dealing with J...

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Extended Family for Kids

Cherokee County, AL Public Schools
Sep 26-28, 2017; Oct 3-5, 17-19, 24-26, 31, 2017; Nov 1-2, 7-9, 28-30, 2017; Dec 5-7, 12-14, 2017
Extended Family for Kids (EFK) is for children with a loved one incarcerated. Nine lessons focus on students’ choices and behavior. Students experience increased self-esteem, learn how to communicate effectively, and handle...

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Going Home Workshop Alexander City

Alexander City Work Release, Alexander City, AL
Oct 2, 2017
Laure and Jerry Clemons present Going Home workshop for inmates in this correctional facility's re-entry program. Going Home is interactive, educational, and fun. The Clemons' share six lessons they learned for dealing with J...

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Extended Family Southalabama Branch Meeting

Good Samaritan Sanctuary, 7208 Twin Beech Road, Fairhope, AL 36532
Oct 5, 2017; Nov 2, 2017; Dec 7, 2017
Do you have a family member in prison? Then an Extended Family meeting is for you! You will get questions answered, learn new ways to help kids, and discover local resources. Trained Branch Leaders facilitate.

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