help for the journey ♡

PTG Resource Center

A simple, caring directory for the girlies navigating incarceration, connection, and the road home. Always confirm rules directly with the facility or agency.

Useful links

Find what you need, one step at a time.

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Reentry

Planning tools for coming home, rebuilding routines, and finding local support.

National Reentry Resource CenterResearch, planning tools, and practical reentry resources.FindhelpSearch by ZIP code for food, work, transportation, care, and other local programs.

Visitation

Start with the facility’s current rules before planning a trip.

Federal Bureau of Prisons — VisitingFederal facilitiesfor youFederal visitation rules, preparation, and facility information.State Corrections DepartmentsFind the official corrections website for your state and its visitation policies.Prisoner Visitation and SupportFederal & military facilitiesfor your loved oneA volunteer program arranging friendly visits for people in federal and military prisons — support that goes beyond the visiting room.

Staying Connected

Ideas and support for protecting your bond across the distance.

Prison Fellowship — Resourcesfor youArticles and support resources for families affected by incarceration.Sesame Workshop — Incarcerationfor youFamily-friendly tools for talking with children about incarceration.

Phone & Messaging

Official service portals for calls, video visits, and secure messages.

Securus Mobile appApple App StoreThe official Securus app for calling, messaging, video visits, and account management. Free for iPhone and iPad — Android users can find it by searching "Securus Mobile" in the Google Play Store.GettingOutCalls, messages, and visits for participating facilities.CorrLinks / TRULINCS InformationOfficial guideOfficial federal guidance for setting up and using CorrLinks messaging with an approved contact.

Sending Books & Packages

Check facility restrictions and approved vendors before ordering.

Books to Prisonersfor your loved oneA volunteer-run program mailing free books to incarcerated people nationwide.Prison Book Programfor your loved oneInformation and free book support for people in prisons across the country.Books Through Barsfor your loved oneA volunteer-run book program serving incarcerated readers.

Commissary & Financial Resources

Money-management guidance and official deposit information.

MyMoney.gov ToolsOfficial federal resourcefor youFederal calculators, budgeting worksheets, checklists, and practical tools for money decisions.Federal Bureau of Prisons — Send Moneyfor youOfficial instructions for sending funds to someone in federal custody.

Legal Resources

Directories for trustworthy legal information and local help.

LawHelp.orgFind nonprofit legal aid programs and self-help information by state.American Bar Association — Free Legal HelpNational directory of free and lower-cost legal support.ACLU National Prison Projectfor your loved oneFights for humane prison conditions and the rights of incarcerated people nationwide.FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums)Advocacy for fair sentencing laws and a nationwide support network for families of incarcerated people.

News & Advocacy

Journalism and advocacy groups working to change the system.

The Marshall ProjectNonpartisan news coverage of the criminal justice system, including a section written for and by incarcerated people.

Healthcare

Information for navigating health needs during incarceration and reentry.

HealthCare.govCoverage information and enrollment support for people returning home.Medicaid.govFind Medicaid contacts, eligibility information, and state program details.

Mental Health & Emotional Support

Confidential support for hard days, family stress, and emotional wellbeing.

988 LifelineCall, text, or chat 988 for free, confidential crisis support in the U.S.NAMI HelpLineMental health information, support, and resource navigation.

Education & Career

Programs for learning, job preparation, and next-step planning.

Honest Jobsfor your loved oneThe nation's largest fair-chance job board — 350,000+ openings from employers known to hire people with records, plus free help finding housing and other needs. Free to join.Jails to Jobsfor your loved oneA 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a step-by-step plan for finding work after release — resumes, interviews, and a new-entry job hunting plan, plus free tattoo removal info for gang/trafficking-related ink.CareerOneStop — Justice-Impactedfor your loved oneStep-by-step job search help for anyone with a record: a six-step career guide, local reentry programs, training options, and daily-updated job listings. Free.CareerOneStopCareer exploration, training, resumes, and local job-center tools.Federal Student AidOfficial guidance on financial aid eligibility and applying for school.Blackstone Career Institutefor your loved oneAccredited online career training certificate programs — including study options for incarcerated learners.

Housing

Search tools for housing assistance and local reentry support.

HUD Resource LocatorFind affordable housing, public housing agencies, and homelessness resources.211Call 211 or search online for local housing and essential-needs programs.

State-by-State Resources

Go directly to official state information and local programs.

State Departments of Corrections DirectoryOfficial links for every state corrections department.USA.gov — State GovernmentsFind your state’s agencies, services, and official contact information.

the homecoming plan ♡

Coming-Home Plan

When your loved one comes home, everything changes overnight. Answer a few questions together — when they're coming, where they'll live, what you're hoping for — and our AI-powered helper builds a personal coming-home plan: what to handle before they walk out, the first 72 hours, a first-30-days checklist, and a printable checklist you can mail them. No sign-up needed.

Your coming-home plan will show up here — ready to print, keep, or mail to them.

AI suggestions are a starting point, not legal advice — for parole conditions or record questions, check with their parole officer or a local legal aid office.

a fresh start ♡

Fair-Chance Job Plan

For you or your loved one — tell us where you'll be living, what you're good at, and the work you've done. Our AI-powered helper builds a personal job search plan with fair-chance roles, where to look, and a first-30-days checklist. No sign-up needed — make it right here and print it out.

Your job plan will show up here — ready to print and share.

AI suggestions are a starting point, not legal advice — always double-check job listings and local rules.

free couple game ♡

Love on the Line — play it, then send him your answers

15 quick rounds of love-across-the-distance choices. Screenshot your picks and see how many he guesses right on your next call.

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made by PTG ♡

Age-by-age words, three truths every child needs, school conversations, first visits and calls, and ways to stay close across the distance.

Read & save the guide

More than a workbook — a new perspective

Locked Away, Still in Control

understanding on both sides of the wall ♡

Locked Away, Still in Control helps incarcerated individuals take control of the areas of life they can influence, while also gaining a better understanding of what their loved ones may be experiencing outside the walls. It encourages awareness of the financial, emotional, and everyday challenges support systems may face — phone costs, sending money, commissary, travel, bills, work, children, and other responsibilities — while continuing to provide love and support. Because understanding the person supporting you can strengthen the relationship on both sides of the wall.

The perfect gift to send your incarcerated loved one. ♡ Order the paperback on Amazon and ship it straight to their facility — books are one of the most-loved gifts behind the walls. Just check the facility's book policy first so it arrives safely.

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