By working together, both our programs were able to fulfill grant requirements. Another popular collaboration exists with a program called ACTS, a state of Texas approved alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous. After the series, students receive a certificate for completing the course and can sign up for individual counseling. They also receive community contacts for continuing support upon their release. The ACTS program has branches across the state of Texas.
Representatives provide valuable information on credit, debt, and money management.
This national service is free and supported by United Way and client contributions. Head Start . Representatives from the Head Start program visit with students to share information about early childhood development, as well as the benefits their program has to offer families and the qualifications for participation. One Head Start counselor even returned to talk about specific activities to help mothers, fathers, and families cope when a parent is separated from his or her children for an extended period of time. Keep in mind, adult education classrooms not in a correctional setting may wish to travel outside the classroom to actual sites within the community.