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LEGACY DAY WITH DAD - DAY WITH MOM - A MINISTRY WITH FAMILIES "BEHIND THE WIRE"; INSIDE THE PRISON WALLS
The purpose of this work is to share the legacy of Jesus Christ (His love, hope and comfort) with inmates, their elementary aged children, and their caregivers (spouses, grandparents, guardians). This is a one day weekend event done inside the prison. It is designed to bring families together before release in an encounter that utilizes a series of activity-based exercises specific to the needs of the children of the family.
GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
Mercy Heart Legacy Day with Mom
Best Family Program 2010
The Mercy Heart Legacy Day with Mom program is designed to foster a sense of personal identity and self-worth for each member of the family, as well as, the need for cooperation so that each member may know where they belong within the family unit. Twice a year at the Halbert Unit in Burnet, Texas, Mercy Heart Legacy Day with Mom organizes a day for the incarcerated mother, her children, and the children's caretaker to spend together in activities that help build relationships and develop an understanding of how incarceration has affected their lives. The group provides volunteers, activities, a meal, and snacks for the day, and will assist with travel expenses for the family if necessary. One offender that participated in the program wrote: "The Legacy Day with Mom planted an awesome seed. I am eternally grateful for them and all they did for me and my son." For their commitment to the restoration of families, the Mercy Heart Legacy Day with Mom program has been awarded the Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award 2010. |
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