I was just wondering how it works when your man is released to the halfway house. Mine will go in august. After they are in the halfway facility, can they earn visits home, or day trips with their families and kids. Help me out, I am lost. I've never done this before. Also, who transports him to the halfway house. He says your family does, but that doesn't sound right. any info would be helpful. Thanks

Hi Kylasma

I can only speak of federal halfway house programs. Yes you can transport your loved one to the halfway house. There are time limitations though. It depends how long of a drive. Usually, if you are 2 hours away from the prison to the halfway house you get 4 hour allowance. If you need to fly I recommend not to accompany your loved one. It's a hassle for both of you. As far as visits home, yes they allow a "church" outing on Sunday. And after he/she gets a job there will be more leniency. During daylight hours inmates are allowed shopping outings, drivres license visits to the DMV and family visits. After a couple of month there might be home confinement. Every time the person needs to leave the house a call to the halfway house is required. Be well and strong. Hope this helps. Peace. If you need additional info post a message under your home state. I am sure people will reply.
Maria

I can also tell you from the federal halfway house, but let me tell you the rules very from one place to another. The halfway house makes up there own rules, and what goes for one person may not go for all .These rules may change at anytime. my husband was released to the HH on Dec 18th. I was able to drive him to the HH, It takes 1Hour and 15 mins to get there and they gave us 2 hours. when he got there he was told he had been incarcerated for 8 years and there will be no passes for 30 day's not even for church. However the very first Monday i was able to pick him up and take him to search for a job. he had 14 day's to get a job> he had to call when he got to a job prospect and call when he left. and had to return by 4:oopm.It has been some what of a hassel for us. But>>>> I will put up with a lil more crap to be with my husband. He will get his first pass this month for 12 Hours and they progress toward home confinment. good Luck to you.. And as I was told by fellow supporter's ,take it slow and easy it will all be over soon and you can put this seemingly never ending nightmare behind you.... God Bless :)

My situation was a bit different. I drove 10+ hours fromSC to Pa. & then we had from 8:45 till about 4 or 5 to have him there. So we had a little bit of alone time, which was real nice. I have relatives in the area where he was put in the 1/2 way house (also grew up within 10 blocks of where he is) so I stayed till his 5 day blackout period was over, so I could pick him up & take him job hunting & to get his picture drivers lisence. Then I had to drive 10+ hours back to SC & was planning to go back for visits as often as possible. Well, the Saturday after I left, he called to tell me that e ws being placed in a inpatient treatment facility for 45 days, and they kept him pretty busy. So I ubderstood why there wasn't much communication. Well then he went back to the 1/2 way house and found a job within about 2 weeks and told me he had to have a homeplan or he would get sent back to prison till he maxed in 4/24/04. Well I nor my Ma wanted that, (he said he would run if they tried to put him back) so we sent him 1/2 the $$ he neded to move to the 3/4 way (freedom) house next door, now he's working and was supposed to make up for all the letters, etc. he couldn't send when he was in the inpatient place.Well, he hasn't sent but 12 pieces of mail & made "maybe" that many calls. The last being Dec.22nd with a promise of one on Xmas night, I'm still waiting for that call or another piece of mail! So now he's on the street with a job,$$, and freedom and I'm 500+ miles away! As you may think I'm going out of my mind wondering "WHY"? "What's Happened"? Guess I was a sucker for waiting since 6/02 and helping and visiting 3 times, counting the 1 when I got to be alone with him, and believing the charming "man" that I thought I knew, but apparently really didn't at all. He doesn't need me anymore and I'm SO far away that's it's close to impossible to just go and talk to him without spending days & $$ I don't really have . I want to look him in the eyes and have him tell me the reason he put Me through hell, I also was on treatment for Hep C for 6 months befrore I went to pick him up & transport him to HBG. from Greene. I'm at my wits ends and just wish he'd respond to my letters and tell me something so I can wait 2 1/2 more months or get on with my life that I put on hold for him! Sorry this got so long and it may belong in another forum but I just had to tell part of my story so it may help others not make a mistake like I may have made! Good Luck to EVERYONE, and I Hope ALL turns out well for all the others who have gone through their own particular hell!!! I do have a diamond on my left ring finger that he gave me almost 2 years ago that was supposed to be a promise of things to come.HAHA~!@#$%^&*()_+**}:">?<,./';[]\|_+`=0

OMG Xbiker lady I am So Sorry I am About to cry. My heart goes out to you, You must be beside your self..That is probley alot of our biggest fear.. No matter how sure you feel about it there is still doubt. Alway's remember this honey ... What comes around goes around. I know that is not comforting to hear right now,but God Rath is real and he will take care of the problem. you are in my Prayers. I Pray he comforts you in your time of need.
God Bless

My husband is awaiting placement in a halfway house and has been told he will go soon, like in the next few weeks.
This is what I have learned. My husband is going to a work facility (as opposed to substance abuse rehab facility) for the State of CT, so these comments should be seen in this light.
The facility that is taking him will come pick him up. Once he is there, he can call me (next town) and I can bring him street clothes, toiletries, etc. He has a 1-2 orientation period when he is confined to the house and then he must go find work. Once he finds work, about 1/3-1/4 of his pay will go to the halfway house and also a small percent goes into Victim Services. He is given $50 a week to live on. The rest goes into a savings account that will be given to him when he leaves (idea being a nest eg to start with)
He must take public transportation - I cannot drive him to work.
Once he has worked for a few weeks, then he can apply for furloughs...a few hours at first, then 8 hours, then overnight, then a whole weekend!
I will keep everyone posted. We hope he will be home the end of January.

My husband was placed Friday, Jan 9 in a halfway house.

It is a pretty big one, 61 beds. He did not have time to call me before he left, they told him that morning, and he was so excited he forgot to call. Once he got to the halfway house, they let him call me.
I was able to go see him (it's 5 miles from my home) and bring him clothes and toiletries.
Seeing him in street clothes for the first time in 4 years was amazing!
Yesterday, Saturday, I was allowed a 2 hour visit. It reminded me of being in college. We sat in a big community room with tables and couches, vending machines, a foosball tables, etc. We got to sit on a couch for two hours, talking, eating oranges, hugging, a little kissing....WONDERFUL.
Here is some more I have learned about how this halfway house works. This particular house is for the Connecticut state DOC.
There is a a two week orientation period. He basically cannot leave the house. He can leave with a counselor, but they seldom do. Although, yesterday they took them to the Y to work out. They have store run once a day for the guys and also pitch in to rent movies.
Once the two week period is over, he will be allowed to go out alone to find a job. He is not allowed to be self employed, and is working for family is discouraged.
Once he finds a job, he is furlough eligible. The first two weekend furloughs are for 12 hours. Then there are two 24 hour furloughs, then you get the entire weekend. As long as he keeps the job and also obeys the rules he is fine, and will have weekend furloughs.
Phones seem to be a problem. There are only a few pay phones and they are very busy, so there is a sign up sheet. the good news is, NO MORE MCI!!!!
I was able to bring him shampoo, shaving stuff, towels, books, money, etc. The only "dont's" other than the obvious contraband, are anything in an envelope and "prepared" foods (ie, I can buy him cookies or frosen lasagna, but I cannot make him cookies, or a tray of lasagna)
Paul says the food is very good, there is a southern woman who comes in to cook HUGE southern breakfasts with biscuits and gravy. She treats all the men like grandsons and loves when they clean their plates!
He will have to take a couple of courses every week, not sure what is up with those..I will post more news after he meets with his counselor this next week.

My husband is awaiting placement in a halfway house and has been told he will go soon, like in the next few weeks.
This is what I have learned. My husband is going to a work facility (as opposed to substance abuse rehab facility) for the State of CT, so these comments should be seen in this light.
The facility that is taking him will come pick him up. Once he is there, he can call me (next town) and I can bring him street clothes, toiletries, etc. He has a 1-2 orientation period when he is confined to the house and then he must go find work. Once he finds work, about 1/3-1/4 of his pay will go to the halfway house and also a small percent goes into Victim Services. He is given $50 a week to live on. The rest goes into a savings account that will be given to him when he leaves (idea being a nest eg to start with)
He must take public transportation - I cannot drive him to work.
Once he has worked for a few weeks, then he can apply for furloughs...a few hours at first, then 8 hours, then overnight, then a whole weekend!
I will keep everyone posted. We hope he will be home the end of January.