What Programs Can My Loved One Access at Warren? A Family Guide

Warren offers several unit programs focused on decision-making, behavior change, and reentry skills. Two popular starting points are Thinking For a Change and Decision Points - both help build problem-solving habits and better choices. Other options include Anger Control, Money Smart, and Victim Awareness, covering emotional regulation, basic financial literacy, and accountability. For family-focused support, there's Inside Out Dad. And if your loved one is thinking ahead to release, ask about Transitional Skills - it's designed specifically for practical readiness after incarceration.

Warren also lists the Storybook Project and Roots to Success. These are good options if your loved one wants something more personal and forward-looking - especially if staying connected to family or building healthier routines is part of their plan.

Warren's core education programming covers the basics many people want to tackle first. Adult Basic Education (ABLE) helps shore up foundational skills. Literacy classes support reading and writing growth. GED classes offer a path toward a recognized credential. If your loved one feels embarrassed about their school history, try framing these as "skills training" rather than a replay of the past. Progress is progress - starting with ABLE or literacy can make GED work feel more doable.

Warren also offers advanced job training through Sinclair Community College and Wilmington College. If your loved one already has their GED (or is close), these partnerships can be a motivating next step - they sound and feel more like real-world training. Even if you don't know the exact track they'd qualify for, encourage them to ask staff about advanced job training through Sinclair Community College or Wilmington College by name.

For hands-on job skills, Warren lists Advanced Manufacturing Trade Apprenticeships and a horticulture program. Apprenticeships work well for someone who wants structured training tied to a trade environment. Horticulture fits those who prefer outdoor or plant-focused work. If they're unsure what to pick, the best move is usually choosing the option they'll actually stick with - completion matters more than finding the "perfect" plan.

• ✓ Ask whether Advanced Manufacturing Trade Apprenticeships are available to them and what the sign-up process looks like
• ✓ Ask about the horticulture program and whether it fits their work interests and schedule

For connection and purpose, Warren lists the Storybook Project. If your loved one has kids or young family members they want to stay close to, this program is worth mentioning in letters and calls. Sometimes just knowing it exists helps someone take that first step toward participating.