FY2026_Director_Alien_Application_ABC_NURSERY_R1__Final_.pdf

This document is a Director's Alien Initiatives FY2026 Application from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (ODRC) for the Achieving Baby Care Success (ABC's) Nursery Program at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. The application is submitted for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funding and involves multiple county and state agencies, including Union County Health Department, LEADS Early Head Start, Ohio Department of Health, and other community service providers.

The project seeks $73,120.00 in funding to support a nursery program for incarcerated mothers and their infants, running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The program provides an environment to strengthen mother-child bonds, offering parenting skills, problem-solving techniques, and resources to eligible incarcerated mothers. Budget allocations include $47,840.00 for consultants/contracts (specifically pediatric services from Jackson & Coker), $25,280.00 for supplies such as diapers, baby items, and program materials, and aims to support mothers in developing skills for successful reentry and family reunification. The program has historically served 355 infants over 24 years, with demonstrable benefits including decreased recidivism and improved maternal-infant outcomes.