Cost and inclusions
Visitor Fee(s)
January, 2024-December 2024
$10.00 per adult, children 17 and under are free
*MAX OF 3 VISITORS *
Each bus must have a minimum of five (5) riders to make trip
AFOI issues all visitors a Visitor Identification Card. This is required to ride with us.
The first card issued is free with program intake; replacement cards cost $5.00.
transportation services include:
*comfortable, charter bus with restrooms or passenger vans
*refreshments while traveling
*free meal upon return to richmond
the details
AFOI has a designated number of visitor seats per facility. Visitors must make a reservation. Reservations can be made beginning one month ahead of the scheduled Saturday.
Reservations must be made by Wednesday, 12:00 PM/noon the week of the scheduled Saturday. Visitors who make a reservation, and discover that they can no longer travel with us, must cancel their reservation by Wednesday, 12:00 PM/noon the week of the scheduled Saturday.
Visits will take place in March, June, September and December of 2024. The first Saturday of those months, we will transport to the western region. The second Saturday of those months, we will transport to the central region. The third Saturday, of those months, we will transport to the eastern region.
*please see the trip schedule for additional details*
**NOTE: Adult transportation reservations can only be made 1 month prior to scheduled trip. Reservation link will open at that time.**
guidelines
VISITORS MUST
… be approved by VADOC for face-to-face visitation.
… be registered with AFOI. (if you are not registered, schedule an intake with us)
… have a ViaPath account.
… follow AFOI guidelines for transportation program participation.
… follow VADOC visitation policies as outlined in VADOC OP 851.1; adhering to all visitation rules and regulations to include appropriate dress and attire.
… bring photo ID and AFOI Visitor ID card on the day of the visit.
The maximum number of visitors per incarcerated individual is three; this total includes adults and children. All visitors must be an approved visitor by the VADOC Central Visitation Unit to participate in these visits. All visitors will ensure this status and will also ensure that they are on the incarcerated individual’s visitor list.
Contact AFOI to receive help, register, reserve, ride or just learn more!
WE SERVE
THE LISTED
VADOC FACILITIES
Baskerville Correctional Center
Beaumont Correctional Center
Bland Correctional Center
Buckingham Correctional Center
Coffeewood Correctional Center
Deerfield Correctional Center
Dillwyn Correctional Center
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
Green Rock Correctional Center
Greensville Correctional Center
Haynesville Correctional Center
Indian Creek Correctional Center
Keen Mountain Correctional Center
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
Lunenburg Correctional Center
Nottoway Correctional Center
Pocahontas State Correctional Center
Red Onion State Prison
River North Correctional Center
St. Brides Correctional Center
State Farm Correctional Complex
Sussex I State Prison
Virginia Correctional Center for Women
Wallens Ridge State Prison
REQUEST AN INTAKE
AS OF 2024, AFOI HAS EXPANDED IT'S TRANSPORTATION OFFERINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LIST OF FACILITIES WE CURRENTLY INCLUDE.
LOCATION
All trips depart from, and return to, Second Presbyterian Church, 5 North Fifth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Look for the sign next to the doors facing Main Street on the corner. Enter through these doors.
**NOTE: Adult transportation reservations can only be made one month prior to scheduled trip. Reservation link will open at that time.**
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our cause
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to do this important work for those impacted by the incarceration of a loved one.
Each dollar donated helps us to provide programming that changes lives.
Thank you for believing in our mission.
