Assisting Families of Inmates

So many thanks to all who attended AFOI’s Annual Meeting last night to help us celebrate our 48th year of service! It was an exciting evening filled with truly impactful conversation, recognition of our dedicated supporters, partners and volunteers, yummy food and wonderful auction items! Your attendance made it a success and we appreciate having you in the room with us!

Gratefully,
~ AFOI Staff & Board

Second Presbyterian
Angela Patton
Girls for A Change
Clovia Lawrence
Project Give Back to Community
Virginia Department of Corrections
Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
VCU School of Social Work
St John's United Church of Chirst
Virginia Prison Birth Project
Richmond City Sheriff's Office
Petersburg Sheriff's Office
Henrico County Sheriff's Office

… and so many others!

Join PATH Reentry on Thursday, June 25th for a special screening of the film, RICKY ~ held at the historic Henrico Theatre from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The film offers an honest look at the challenges of reentry, the power of second chances, and the importance of hope, perseverance, and community support.

A Sundance Award-winning film everyone needs to see ~ ticket link included in comments!

PATH Reentry

Sneak Peek ~ Silent Auction 🤩

WE ARE HIRING ...

Program Coordinator, Children's Services
Milk and Cookies (MAC) Children's Program
Richmond, VA · Full-Time · Assisting Families of Inmates

ABOUT THE ROLE
The MAC Program Coordinator is the operational hub of our school and community-based children's program - supervising facilitators, managing family case records, leading program evaluation and expansion, and ensuring every child and caregiver we serve receives consistent, high-quality support.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Train, schedule, and supervise MAC Program Facilitators (MSW interns and volunteers) across assigned elementary school sites
- Develop, adapt, and maintain MAC Program curriculum, including weekly session plans grounded in child development, trauma-informed practice, and the lived experiences of children with incarcerated parents; support expansion of online and virtual curriculum
- Facilitate children's groups, as needed
- Conduct family intakes, document case notes, coordinate referrals, and communicate with caregivers and service providers
- Provide guided crisis support for families at school and community sites as needed
- Plan, coordinate, and execute MAC Program special events, including program-wide celebrations, family engagement and community outreach events
- Attend school and partner meetings, follow up on referrals, and maintain collateral contacts
- Oversee administration of pre/post evaluation tools, run caregiver/school staff satisfaction surveys, and analyze and disseminate program data
- Promote MAC services through community outreach and speaking engagements
- Maintain accurate records across case files and Salesforce.

WHAT YOU BRING
Required
- Master's degree in Social Work, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant human services field
- Children & family case management experience
- Trauma, ACEs & child development knowledge
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and the impact of familial incarceration
- Experience with diverse populations
- The ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including families, school partners, and community agencies
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Ability to pass VA State Police background check, and background check process for our partners (VCIN/NCIC, VADJJ, VADOC, RPS)
- Occasional evening and weekend availability.
Preferred
- Staff or intern supervision experience
- Bilingual - Spanish-speaking
- Group facilitation experience.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 - commensurate with experience.
Our benefits include: fully funded medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Annual, sick, and compensatory leave
Annual retirement contribution
Remote work - one day per week (when available/barring no meetings or events).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AFOI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For accommodation requests, contact [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume via email to: [email protected]
Subject line: PROGRAM COORDINATOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Application deadline: Applications received by June 8th will receive preferential review; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

RSVP HERE ~ WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
https://form.jotform.com/261304584725155

VADOC Families & Friends

RSVP link included in comments below ~ please RSVP by Friday, June 12, 2026 ~ we hope you will join us!

~ AFOI

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