PRISONERS AID ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC. (MD)

Program Description
Prisoners Aid Association of Maryland (PAA) was founded in 1869 for the express purpose of assisting inmates and individuals who were formerly incarcerated. The organization has its headquarters in Baltimore and provides services to former offenders and inmates statewide. (In fact, the individual receiving services does not have to be from Maryland.) Clients involved in PAA programs are placed under case management to help them meet realistic goals and objectives. PAA has a Shelter Plus Care Program that is sponsored by Baltimore City and funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Clients who meet HUD's eligibility requirements may be provided with long-term housing, lasting up to five years. The Emergency Shelter Program provides emergency residence to former offenders at PAA's facility, which serves up to 16 men and women daily. Two meals per day are also provided at this facility. Employment Counseling/ Placement is a program that is held weekly. Clients are provided with one-on-one and group counseling, interviewing skills, and workshops to assist them in preparing resumes, scheduling interviews, and preparing for meetings with potential employers. PAA also has a counseling program designed to assist clients in meeting court orders, legal and medical needs, and basic survival skills.

Program Goals
The goal of PAA is to support and encourage reform in former prisoners following their release by providing them with stable housing and opportunities to obtain gainful, honest employment.

Networking, Partnering & Collaboration
PAA works in conjunction with United Way of Central Maryland, the City of Baltimore, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Maryland's Energy Assistance Program, and the Maryland Food Committee.

Outcomes
No outcome information was provided.

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