Family Support Network

We blend support, advocacy and a commitment to justice.

We are most proud of our work in building community, support among our members, and creating opportunities for us to learn from each other, particularly in how we survive the systems that harm us, how we help advocate for ourselves and the freedom of our loved ones, and how we help achieve change.  

Our Accomplishments

Helped family members understand the steps of the parole process and how to advocate for their loved ones.

Successfully hosted two commissary fundraisers in which we raised almost $6,000 to support commissary deposits for incarcerated individuals during a time those without outside financial support needed it the most.

Lead Covid Coalition to continue to apply pressure on DPSCS to ensure those behind the walls receive adequate testing, vaccination availability, visitation protocols, etc.

Successfully helped mobilize family members and educate public officials about the potential impact of the Juvenile Restoration Act (JRA) and Lifers Bill, resulting in their passage.

Rapidly responded to the CARES Act Economic Impact Payments (EIP) being extended to those incarcerated.

Educated family members and partners on civic issues and aid in their understanding of how their voices can be elevated in the process.

Successfully hosted two commissary fundraisers in which we raised almost $6,000 to support commissary deposits for incarcerated individuals during a time those without outside financial support needed it the most.

Assisted the ACLU of Maryland and Office of Public Defender in developing workshops for legal teams on working with loved ones in court and parole proceedings.

We're proud to be continuing tohost our monthly meetings

For and of family members and returning citizens, building a community of support .

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