How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money for someone at Central California Women's Facility (Chowchilla), create a Securus account before your loved one's facility transition. New users can claim access through the Securus portal's "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link. Need a deposit returned? ViaPath refund requests are available online. Funding options vary by what the facility accepts but commonly include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. Money in an inmate trust account typically covers commissary purchases, phone time, and hygiene items. It may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Before sending funds, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID, then follow the vendor's instructions for timely posting.
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Yes. Create a Securus account before your loved one's facility transition.
New visitors can claim an account through the Securus portal using the “CLAIM ACCOUNT” link.
Depending on what the facility accepts, common options include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders.
Trying to call, message, or stay in touch with someone at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)? The biggest thing to know right now: CDCR is moving communication services from ViaPath to Securus. Here's how to prepare so you're not scrambling when your loved one's facility switches over.
Want an in-person visit at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)? You'll book it through CDCR's Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). No calling the front desk—everything goes through VSA.
Trying to send a care package to someone at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)? Here's the biggest surprise: you can't mail it yourself. Quarterly packages must be ordered through CDCR-authorized private vendors. And the rules around money versus vendor purchases can affect what your loved one actually receives.
