The Ohio Children of Incarcerated Parents (CIP) Initiative began in 2015 by strategically building the re-entry workforce capacity through a series of training sessions that certified re-entry professionals in the program. In 2017, the initiative was expanded with funding from the 21st Century CURES Act to include capacity building and funding for implementation.
The main goals of the initiative are to:
The evidence-based prevention program is being implemented within various community settings across the state, such as nonprofit organizations, county jails, and faith-based organizations. The initiative also has a growing partnership with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC).
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