Healing Communities is an innovative approach to prison ministry and prisoner reentry that begins with the caring resources of the local congregation. Since its development by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) in 2006, the Healing Communities has been adopted by congregations across the country, with implementation by such groups as the Christian Association for Prisoner Aftercare, the Progressive National Baptist Convention, and the current host- the Philadelphia Leadership Foundation.
New AECF report, Healing Communities: A Framework for Congregations in their Ministry to Families Affected by Incarceration(December 2010) tells how faith communities can play a unique role in healing individuals, families and communities devastated by crime and cycles of incarceration. They can help build a community consensus around the challenges facing families with an incarcerated loved one, as well as the individuals returning home from incarceration. Faith institutions, including faith-based organizations, but particularly houses of worship, can serve as resources for transforming neighborhoods into places where family and social support are available to people affected by crime and incarceration. To view the report, click here. Many thanks to the Annie E. Casey Foundation for their continued leadership and generous support.
Foreverfamily would like to announce our new and exciting partnership with Healing CommuniTIES!!! To learn more about how Healing Communities connects with Foreverfamily, Visit there website at HealingCommunitiesUSA.org
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