• To provide a comfortable place to take a break for members of families coming to visit a loved one who is incarcerated.
• There is a Christian atmosphere provided by Christian Volunteers
• Volunteers are from church of various denominations

STAFFED BY:

• Volunteers and funded by donations.

HOW THE FVC WORKS

• No Child care and no overnight accommodations
• Adults must accompany children AT ALL TIMES
• You enter the front door and are greeted by a Host or Hostess
• Drinks and snacks are provided as available
• Restrooms are available
• Some reading material
• CLOTHING is provided if the clothing you are wearing is not appropriate for visiting the inmate in the Unit.
  • TDCJ has very strict guidelines
  • See summary of dress code

HOURS OF OPERATION

• 8am to 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday
• Every weekend.
• (Not open if there is a Lock Down.)

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Volunteer for to be responsible for a time slot
  • As you are able
  • On a regular schedule
  • See Schedule
• Make donation-all donations are tax deductible
  • Financial
  • Provide supplies: snacks, drinks, clothing, shoes
  • Donation are used by visitors and not inmates

WHAT YOU CAN DO and CANNOT DO

• All TDCJ Rules apply in the Family Visitors Center
• If something is not allowed in the Unit, it is NOT ALLOWED in the Family Visitors Center

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

• Volunteer's Schedule

Last Updated Thursday, December 21, 2006