Broken Chains Ministries, Inc.
"Breaking today's strongholds releasing tomorrow's future"
Services
The primary goal of Broken Chains is to:
■ Reduce recidivism.
■ Assist mothers and fathers in regaining custody and care of their children.
■ Help men, women and youth obtain and maintain permanent, safe, and affordable housing.
■ Help men, women and youth obtain and maintain (living wage) employment.
■ Help men, women and youth returning to their communities adopt a positive and responsible lifestyle/plan.
BCMI has taken a holistic approach of Prayer, Counsel, Case Management, Life Coaches, Referral Service, Needs Assessment, Sponsorship, Collaboration with other organizations and a willingness to make a difference in the lives of God's children, have a strong desire to build faith, self-esteem, goal setting, manageability, business owners, gainfully employed individuals that will lead a better life and not reenter the County, and or State of Florida's jails or prisons systems.
Citizens/Counselors/Case Managers United for Re-entry of Ex-Offenders (C.U.R.E.)
A strong correlation between case managers, counselors, corrections, supervision, educational/training agencies, faith-based and community-based organizations, family members, employers and the community is a must for successful re-entry of ex-offenders returning home to their community. Become a partner of BCMI. Call our office for further details on how to partner. (863) 662-8022.
Building Experiences, Discipline, Respect, Opportunities for Children (B.E.D.R.O.C
Children with Promise
Over 100,000 children in our country have a parent that's incarcerated. Broken Chains Ministries - Children with Promise Youth Mentoring Program is designed to assist these young persons by providing an adult mentor that will encourage and motivate them in school work, family/friend relationships, career opportunities, life issues, etc. Studies have shown individuals that have had a mentor in their lives were 90% likely to succeed in life and not take the pathway to crime. If you can get involved and make an investment in a child's life today, your life experiences can make a difference.
For information on becoming a mentor through the Children with Promise Youth Mentoring Program or the Reentry For a Better Life Adult Mentoring Program, please call (863) 662-8022.Children with Promise Angel Tree Program give gifts to a child that has a child incarcerated. Polk County alone have over 1000 children with a parent incarcerated; we provide 250 of these children with a gift from their incarcerated parent. The gift given is presented to the child from their incarcerated parent with a note from the incarcerated parent, we are encouraged to provide such a service as it is key a factor to reunite families while the parent is incarcerated for a seamless transition once the parent is released. We promote unity in family and encourage inmates to keep in touch with their children and/or families while incarcerated for a seamless reunification upon release.
TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (TEP)
BCMI offers job assistance through our Transitional Employment Program, (TEP) an employment service designed to assist former offenders overcome this hurdle.
BCMI’s Post Release Services
Reentry for a Better Life Program
Reentry for a Better Life Program – Offers Ex-Offender Aid and Restoration Social Services (EARS) - EARS social services help ex-offenders overcome difficulties they face when returning home to family, and/or to the community. Our goal is to help you achieve a successful reentry as long as you are actively participating in the process. You must take full responsibility for your reentry into the community. The EARS Social Services is here to help you with that, when funds are available and specific eligibility guideline. The EARS’s Social Services include:
Transportation Assistance can be provided in the form of bus passes to those clients returning from jail or prison. We will also provide bus passes for scheduled interviews and/or to get to and from work until you receive your first paycheck.
Emergency Food in the form of gift cards is given to those just being released from jail and those traveling long distances; when funds are available. Food referrals are also available depending on individual situations.
Identification Services including funding for birth documents and photo ID’s and assistance securing school records, diplomas, certificates, military record, social security card, and others; when funds are available.
Post Release Education Program (PREP) is the collection of Life Skills Classes offered in and out of prison to BCMI program participants; equiping them with skills necessary to become productive members of society.
Examples of classes offered are: Employability and Job Readiness Clinic, Anger Management, Habits of Mind, Social & Soft Skills, Financial Management, GED Preparation, Entepreneurship, and more.
Housing Assistance BCMI provide referrals to emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent housing, and rental assistance programs when funds are available.
Referrals to Recovery and Treatment Programs, Transitional Housing Programs and Shelters, Department of Human Services (public assistance, food stamps, TANF, SSI, SSDI) and Veterans Administration Offices, and others.
Life Coaches for program participants are available through a partnership with a diverse group of Faith-based communities.
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