Health Encouragement and Assistance in Reentry for Thriving Youth (HEARTY) is a program designed by AFOI and the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to address impediments to positive well-being and reduce risk factors for youth recently released back into our community. Click for more information.
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Begun in April 2023, the Family Seminar Series feature presentations and trainings on topics relevant to families and children impacted by incarceration. Visit the page to see upcoming seminars!
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These are monthly open forum support groups for anyone that has a loved one who is incarcerated. Click for more information and to register.
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current offerings
-Anonymous
"Focus on what ties you together and
your family can never fall apart."
AFOI is pleased to begin offering Family Support Groups, a virtual, open forum-style group for adults who are impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. Led by AFOI staff and peer facilitators, these groups are designed to be a place of regular support.
DATE/TIMES: Family Support Groups will be held on the second Wednesday of every month. The groups will take place from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM.
LOCATION: Virtual, on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link.
HOW TO REGISTER*: Click on the button below to fill out the registration form.
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Our HEARTY Program (Health Encouragement and Assistance in Reentry/Rehabilitation for thriving youth) helps provide wraparound assistance and services related to healthcare access to youth released from the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice and currently on probation and parole.
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The Family Seminar Series offers ongoing educational trainings/seminars/presentations on topics relevant to someone who has an incarcerated loved one. Based on the results of the Family Needs Survey and collecting ongoing feedback from families, these topics range from mental health/self-care to advocacy.
2026 Family Seminar Series Dates:
February 25, 2026 - VSDV Action Alliance Resources
April 22, 2026 - VADOC Tablet Transition
July 22, 2026
October 28, 2026
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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.