The Intake Initiative, Inc. is a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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The Intake Initiative is the first program of its kind — a comprehensive, family-centered approach that prepares individuals before they enter prison, supports them throughout their sentence, and guides them as they return home.
We believe that incarceration doesn’t have to be chaotic, isolating, or destructive. With the right tools, people can enter prison with clarity, avoid unnecessary disciplinary issues, resist gang and hate‑group recruitment, and use their time to grow.
Our curriculum helps participants understand how prison works, how to navigate daily life safely, and how to engage in programs that build skills and purpose. At the same time, we support families — helping parents, partners, and children stay connected through healthy communication, emotional preparation, and ongoing guidance during incarceration.
When release comes, we walk with individuals through reentry, offering structure, stability, and a roadmap for rebuilding their lives with dignity.
The Intake Initiative turns fear into preparation, isolation into connection, and incarceration into an opportunity for growth. No one should face this journey alone — and with us, they never do.
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Click the button below to discover how to refer individuals for our incarceration support for families, whether it’s needed before, during, or after incarceration. Our justice reform nonprofit is dedicated to providing resources, including our prison preparation program and reentry support for those navigating parenting from prison.
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We now offer mediation services free of charge! Just Click the button below to learn more.