How to Address Mail to Someone at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PDP)
Getting mail right is one of the simplest ways to stay connected—and one of the easiest places for a small mistake to cause delays. Use the format below so your letter reaches the right person at PDP.
People at PDP can receive mail from friends and family, but there are restrictions. If your envelope is missing key details - especially the person's ID number - mail can get delayed or rejected. Staff need to quickly verify who it's for and screen for prohibited items.
Essential Elements
- ✓ The facility’s mailing address: 7901 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136
- ✓ The incarcerated person’s ID number (PPN#) on the address, along with their name
No packages: PDP does not allow packages to be sent to incarcerated people.
Use this format on the front of your envelope. Put the person's name on the first line, their PPN# on the next, then "CFCF," followed by the street address and city/state/ZIP: John Doe PPN#123456 CFCF 7901 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136
Don't skip the PPN#: Always include the person's ID number on the envelope. Without it, your mail may not be matched to them correctly.
The street address for mail to the Philadelphia Department of Prisons is 7901 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136.
Don't have the person's PPN# or need to confirm it? Call the PDP Record Room at 215-685-8434.
Quick Tips
- ✓ Include the incarcerated person’s PPN# on the address every time
- ✓ Use the exact address shown: 7901 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136
- ✓ Copy the template format and write it clearly so each line is easy to read
- ✓ Write your letter using only pencil or pen; do not use crayons or markers
- ✓ Use plain white paper only (no colored, construction, or specialty paper)
- ✓ Use a plain white envelope
- ✓ Keep envelope decorations minimal: no more than two decorative stickers
- ✓ Do not include any glitter on the card or in the envelope
- ✓ If you send photos, keep them 5 in. x 7 in. or smaller
- ✓ Photos cannot show nudity, weapons, money, or drug use
- ✓ Limit photos to five total
Books and magazines: They must be sent directly from third-party sellers (for example, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or the Philadelphia Inquirer), and hardback books aren’t allowed.
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