Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
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Address your envelope correctly, and your letter has a much better chance of reaching your loved one quickly. The key detail for CFCF: include the person's ID number (PPN) on the envelope.
If your loved one is in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons system, you can avoid delays by using the correct facility address and including their ID number on anything you send.
Mail rules can feel picky, but small details make the difference between a letter getting delivered and getting rejected. Here's your quick reference for sending letters, photos, and reading materials to Riverside.
Philadelphia prisons accept mail from friends and family, but small details can get a letter rejected. Use the checklist below to keep your mail simple, readable, and within the rules.
Your first visit to Riverside goes smoother when you show up prepared: the right ID, the person's name and ID number, and a few quarters for the lockers. Here's what to bring, what to expect at check-in, and what to leave behind.
Scheduling a visit at Riverside Correctional Facility comes down to timing. You can't book too early or too late — there's a specific window. Here's how the 48-hour to 7-day rule works, plus what to expect when you arrive.
Money rules vary a lot by facility. Right now, the only confirmed guidance available is for addressing mail and sending photos. Start there, then verify money options directly with the facility.
