How to send messages, photos, and packages
At Allen County Jail (IN), people in custody stay in touch through phone calls, video visits (remote or on-site), electronic messaging, and U.S. mail—though availability and costs vary. Most remote and electronic options run through third-party vendors, so you'll need to create an account. Expect calls and visits to be monitored or recorded. Phone contact typically works as outgoing calls placed by the incarcerated person, sometimes tied to an approved contact list. Payment options may include collect, prepaid/AdvancePay, or inmate-debit depending on the vendor and facility. For video visits, create a vendor account, add the incarcerated person (approval may be required), schedule a time, and pay any fees. Electronic messages, photos, and eCards go through a vendor or tablet system. If the jail changes vendors, you may need a new account.
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Create an account with the jail’s approved video/messaging vendor, then add the incarcerated person to your account (approval may be required). Schedule the visit and pay any required fees through the vendor before the appointment.
Usually, the person in custody places outgoing calls, and you may need to be on an approved contact list. Call types can include collect, prepaid/AdvancePay, or inmate‑debit, and calls are typically monitored or recorded.
Send messages, photos, and eCards through the facility’s approved messaging vendor or tablet system. If the jail changes vendors, you may need to create a new account to keep messaging.
Looking for safe, short-term shelter for a child in crisis? Understanding what the Allen County Youth Services Center (YSC) actually does—and doesn't do—can save you time and confusion. Here's how this emergency shelter works, who qualifies, and what to expect from the placement process.
Allen County's Youth Services Center (YSC) serves males and females ages 6 to 18 with an IQ of 60 or above. The youth must have been abused or neglected, or be a status offender.
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