Alternative Directions (410.889.5072)
2505 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Available to:
Women...
Men...
...ages 18+ that are leaving prison
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm
Legal Aid:
Free for NLSC qualified clients
Civil Legal Assistance Program helps male and female clients represent themselves in uncontested civil legal matters
Assists individuals with uncontested, civil divorces.
Help clients file in court for child support payments to be suspended while incarcerated. This prevents the accumulation of tens of thousands of dollars in debt that could lead to arrest for non-support.
Provide name change sample paperwork so that clients can do it on their own easier
Notarize temporary guardianship papers allowing children access to medical care, health care, and schools.
Offer a general information sheet on paternity with instructions for establishing paternity.
Offer assistance with establishing or enforcing visitation.
Note: Although supervised by an attorney, Alternative Directions, Inc. has no attorneys on staff. Staff members cannot offer any legal advice or representation. They assist clients in representing themselves in simple, uncontested, civil cases.
Reentry and Reintegration Services:
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Positive Directions
Available to: Incarcerated or recently incarcerated men and women between the ages of 18-26
Send people there who just got out of jail or prison
Reentry program dedicated to stopping the cycle of recidivism. The program includes case management during incarceration and continuous management upon release.
Comprehensive program that guides them to all the services they need
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Children’s Programs:
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Children of Incarcerated Parents (CHIP) Mentoring Program
Available to: Children with a parent who is/was incarcerated, age 6 through 17, who are interested in being in a mentoring relationship. A parent/guardian must give consent for child to participate in program
CHIP seeks to match children whose parents are incarcerated with mentors from the surrounding community. Mentors serve as a responsible adult and friend to the mentees.
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