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Sheriff and probation outline limited parenting programs for detained parents; committee asks for a scope‑of‑work and RFP plan for expanded services
Summary
Sheriff and probation staff described parenting programs and visitor supports for incarcerated parents, noting services are inconsistent and often provided by outside partners; probation will draft a scope of work and issue an RFP for juvenile‑parent services.
The Sheriff’s Office and probation presented a brief update on programs that support parent–child contact in custodial settings on June 26. Holly Child (director, Restorative Services Division, Sheriff’s Office) and Deputy Chief Jill Ugalde (Probation) described existing parenting classes, visitor programs, and partner‑delivered vendor services available to people in custody.
Current services and limits: Staff said several parent‑focused activities exist — examples listed included reading programs, parenting classes (a 12‑session Parent Project program was mentioned as one of the cohorts run in custody),…
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