Past Grants

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Challenge grant toward expansion of the Hand in Hand pre-release and re-entry program for juveniles in Baltimore City. The intent of the program is to ensure that participants are enrolled in an educational program and attain employment within a month of release, and that 80 percent of participants receive their GEDs within 18 months of enrollment.

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward support of staffing for the Hand in Hand Baltimore mentoring/re-entry program serving juvenile male offenders charged as adults. The organization provides wrap-around mentoring, as well as mental health, academic, and job-training services leading to a successful transition. The goal is to work with 30 incarcerated youth in their pre-release program, and 15 in the re-entry program.

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward support of the Turn About Program, a transition program that provides re-entry services, case management, and self advocacy training for female ex-offenders. Women leaving prison can participate in the Turn About Program as a condition of their parole, while making a one-year commitment. As part of developing individualized plans, the participants receive a range of services including substance abuse treatment, parenting classes, job training, and GED classes.

Alternative Directions, Inc.

For support to expand the Civil Legal Workshop and Child Support Modification Workshop programs for Baltimore City residents enrolled in re‑entry and substance abuse programs.

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward costs of staffing to assist incarcerated fathers file for modifications of child support payments.