Send Photos & Mail at Central CA Womens Facility

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) uses Securus—CDCR's contracted provider—for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. You don't need an account to receive free phone calls, but you will need one for video and messaging when those services are available. Set up your Securus account through the website or mobile app. For prepaid video visits, add funds using AdvanceConnect, enable Video Connect, and select

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Quick Facts

  • Securus is the contracted communications provider for Central California Women’s Facility.
  • A Securus online account is required for videoconferencing and electronic messaging but is not required to receive free telephone calls.
  • Prepaid videoconference visits require adding funds via AdvanceConnect and enabling Video Connect with 'Permitir videollamadas' selected in the app.
  • Securus allows sending messages, photos, and eCards to incarcerated people.
  • All incoming and outgoing mail is inspected and screened for contraband; legal mail is handled separately and typically is not read during contraband checks.

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Common Questions

Do I need a Securus account to receive phone calls from someone at Central California Women’s Facility?

No. An online Securus account isn’t required to receive free telephone calls from CCWF. You’ll need a Securus account for videoconferencing and electronic messaging when those services are available.

How do I pay for or schedule a video visit with someone at CCWF?

Add funds through AdvanceConnect, enable Video Connect, and select

Can I send messages or photos to someone at Central California Women’s Facility?

Yes. Securus lets you send messages, photos, and eCards. CCWF's Spanish Securus/CDCR page also directs families to the CDCR tablets page for implementation timelines and cost details.

How is mail screened at Central California Women’s Facility?

All incoming and outgoing mail is inspected and screened for contraband. Legal mail gets special handling and generally is not opened for content during contraband checks.

What should I put on the envelope when sending mail to someone at CCWF?

Write the person’s full booked name and their identifier (booking number, X‑reference, or PFN) on the envelope. Also include your printed return name and full return address on every piece of mail.

Can I send photos or eCards to someone at Central California Women’s Facility?

Photos and cards are commonly limited by size, number, and subject matter. Polaroids and sexually explicit images are often prohibited. You may also be able to send digital messages, photos, or eCards through a third‑party service like Securus—just confirm which vendor CCWF uses before purchasing anything.

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