Programs

Life Skills Education

Courageous Parenting

Our court-approved parenting class provides a structured path toward personal growth and healthier family dynamics. Participants learn effective communication, conflict-resolution skills, and strategies for creating a supportive home environment. The course explores parenting styles, past influences, child well-being, nutrition, and practical tools for building strong, healthy relationships. (Now taught in-house at no cost on Tuesday/Wednesday from 8am–10am.)

Beyond Anger & Violence

Our Beyond Anger & Violence course teaches participants how to recognize personal stressors, triggers, and unhealthy thought patterns that fuel anger. Through practical tools and simple techniques, students learn to manage emotions safely, communicate effectively, and build healthier relationships. This class empowers individuals to understand the impact of their anger, make positive changes, and strengthen family bonds.

Unshackled Success

Unshackled Success: Shattering the Chains of Poverty empowers participants to break limiting mindsets, build financial confidence, and create new opportunities for their future. This course explores personal beliefs about money, teaches practical skills for saving and investing, and guides students in identifying their strengths to develop a personalized business plan. With a focus on financial literacy, growth, and long-term stability, Unshackled Success helps individuals step into a future of purpose, confidence, and possibility.

Locations Where We Teach

  • Lerdo Detention Facility
  • North Kern State Prison
  • Central California Women’s Facility
  • The Mission of Kern County
  • City Serve Educational Collaborative
  • Casa Esperanza
  • Teen Challenge

Notes of Hope

Notes of Hope is a correspondence bible study for those who are incarcerated, at a mission or enrolled in recovery a home. The program is designed to assist those who suffer from loneliness and are generally disconnected. The bible study offers an encouraging word and establishes a relationship with God that provides hope. Each participant can receive two bible studies a month.