Sycom GM RSS feed generatorTue, 29 Sep 2009 14:50:19 GMThttp://volunteersofamerica.org/default.aspxVolunteers of America has over 113 years of experience in working with incarcerated populations and their families. We have identified five local offices as pilot sites for the Look Up and Hope program. These local offices have long-standing relationships with at least one of the populations of our focus—incarcerated parents, children or caregivers. Each of these local offices brings a unique perspective and four of the five have previously been Volunteers of America/Annie E. Casey Family Strengthening Awards Winners.* Copyright 2009en-usWed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:23 GMT1http://volunteersofamerica.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Children-Youth-Families/Look-Up-and-Hope-Initiative-StrengtheningFamilies-Affected-by-Incarceration/Strengthening-families-impacted-by-incarceration.aspxThe full report includes: . A brief review of the service needs of families affected by incarceration . A review of the most widely agreed upon research-based "practices" related to families af fected by incarceration . An inventory of specific evidence-based programs, service models, and curricula that have been used to provide supportive services to incarcerated parents, their children, and their children's caregiversTue, 29 Sep 2009 14:50:19 GMT