Children of Incarcerated Caregivers is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the best interests of children when their parents are sentenced to prison or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system. They work to support legal and policy changes and innovative programs based on research to advance the welfare of children.
Parents of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters mission to provide support, resources, encouragement, advocacy & increased community awareness that leads to the holistic restoration of those impacted by incarceration.
Peace of Hope was created to directly support families of the imprisoned as they navigate through the process from beginning to reentry. Peace of Hope, Inc. offers a variety of services such as transportation to and from state prisons, registration assistance. education (classes, counseling, etc.), interpretation and creation of policy, and advocacy for families of the imprisoned. There is also a free "Peace of Hope" downloadable app available in app stores to provide information and other supports.
DOC Website https://mn.gov/doc/
DOC Facility Specific Information : Each facility has their own page on the DOC website at https://mn.gov/doc/facilities/
DOC Friends and Family Handbook
DOC Policies and Procedures
DOC Visiting
Visiting Information and Application : https://mn.gov/doc/family-visitor/visiting-information/
Sign Up for Visiting Updates
No Wait Inside Scheduler for visits
Find Visiting Staff Contact phone number for each facility on their facility page. Please call during visiting hours. https://mn.gov/doc/facilities/
Jpay: To set up video calls or a Jpay account
Case Managers - All incarcerated persons are appointed an onsite case manager who are a first line of contact for loved ones; however, they cannot share private or confidential information. Find someone's case manager by looking up the information on the incarcerated person locator page at: https://coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/
