The Place4Grace

05/24/2026

For more than 16 years, The Place4Grace has had the honor of walking alongside children, incarcerated parents, and families impacted by incarceration.

Since 2009, our team has operated programs in 17 CDCR prisons, building trusted relationships through consistency, care, and deep commitment to family healing.

This work was not created overnight. It was built through lived experience, sacrifice, partnership, and the belief that children deserve meaningful connection with their parents.

We are proud of our history, our integrity, and the families who continue to make this work sacred.

05/24/2026

This week, The Place4Grace was honored to stand alongside TPW and other community-based organizations at Lobby Day in support of the RIGHT Grant.

Together, we lifted up the importance of investing in trusted CBOs that provide meaningful in-prison programming, healing spaces, family connection, and reentry support for people who are incarcerated.

The RIGHT Grant helps make this work possible — especially for organizations rooted in lived experience, community care, and long-term transformation.

We are grateful to be in coalition with powerful leaders and organizations committed to dignity, rehabilitation, and real pathways home.

When community-based organizations are resourced, families heal and communities grow stronger.

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05/24/2026

We are thrilled to share that The Place4Grace has been selected to present at the inaugural 2026 Western Region Reentry Summit in Reno, Nevada!

Our presentation, Home2Stay: A Gate-to-Community Framework for Lasting Reintegration, was chosen from more than 100 submissions from across the country, and we are deeply honored to be part of this important gathering.

Most of all, we want to lift up our incredible team. This work is not carried by one person — it is built through the lived experience, wisdom, heart, and commitment of people who show up every day for individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

We are excited to represent our community, share what we are learning, and continue building solutions that support healing, family connection, and lasting reentry.

Let’s Go! 💪🏽🫶🏾✊🏾

Reno, here we come!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms of Camp Grace at CCWF 💖

Today, we pause to honor the mothers and grandmothers at the California Correctional Women’s Facility in Chowchilla — women whose love stretches far beyond prison walls, across miles, through phone calls, letters, memories, prayers, and dreams of home.

To every mother who carries the ache of being separated from her children, and to every grandmother longing to hold her family close: we see you. We honor you. We know that incarceration does not erase motherhood. It does not erase love. It does not erase the sacred bond between a mother and her child.

At Camp Grace, we have witnessed the beauty, strength, laughter, tears, courage, and deep love that live inside these family connections. We have seen children light up in the presence of their mothers. We have seen mothers pour every ounce of love they have into moments that are never long enough.

This Mother’s Day, we send blessings to every mother inside CCWF. May you feel remembered. May you feel uplifted. May you feel the love of your children and families surrounding you, even from a distance.

We pray for healing.
We pray for reconciliation.
We pray for freedom.
We pray for every family impacted by incarceration to be restored, reunited, and wrapped in grace.

Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and caregivers of Camp Grace. You are loved. You are not forgotten. Your motherhood matters.

With Love and Grace,
The Place4Grace

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05/08/2026

Come out for No More Locked Doors and .reentrycollab’s1st annual Union Building Trades Career Fair in Chino!

📅 May 9, 2026
⏰ 10AM–2PM
📍 Chino City Hall

Connect with union trade reps, explore apprenticeships, and discover high-paying career paths in the skilled trades. This great event is Free and open to all, especially those seeking a fresh start or new opportunities.

✨ Live music, food vendors & community resources available!

04/20/2026

🌿🌲✨Reflect, Restore, and Recharge✨🌲🌿

The recent TPW Directors and Decision-makers retreat at the beautiful Big Bear Retreat Center was a transformative experience! Over three nights and four days, we built camaraderie in nature, reflecting on our journey and shaping our future.

Together, we built on shared ideas and crafted actionable plans to drive mission forward. The time spent connecting, restoring, and recharging was much needed and has left us inspired.

We are so grateful to the team and every organizational leader that leaned in. 🫶🏾🥰🪾🥁🍃🔥

04/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Karen McDaniel! 🎉

We are honored to announce that our founder and Executive Director of The Place4Grace, Karen McDaniel, has been confirmed as the Vice President of the inaugural board of the Inland Region Reentry Coalition (IRRC)!

The IRRC is dedicated to transforming reentry systems to better support individuals impacted by incarceration. Their mission is to create a collaborative framework that fosters community support and facilitates successful reintegration, ensuring that voices of those affected are prioritized and heard.

Karen’s commitment to this cause is unparalleled. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families impacted by incarceration, she brings invaluable experience to this vital role. Her journey has been marked by a dedication to education and advocacy, making her the perfect leader to influence policy and drive meaningful change in our community.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition for Karen and the new IRRC Members! Together, we can continue to support and uplift those in need. 🙌✨

01/19/2026

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we at The Place4Grace recognize the profound impact of his legacy on the fight for justice and equality. Dr. King’s vision resonates deeply with our mission, especially as we confront the harsh realities of mass incarceration and the ongoing persecution of immigrants.

Both issues tear families apart, and we understand all too well how these struggles intertwine. Today, we commit to uplifting the spirit of Dr. King by advocating for the restoration of families and the dignity of every individual. Together, we can honor his legacy by fostering hope and resilience in our communities.

Join us in this vital work—let’s continue to fight for justice and unity for all.

01/09/2026

What an incredible achievement! 🎉 Celebrating the graduation of 38 men from the inaugural Still Dads Parenting Program at CRC Norco State Prison is truly awesome! This program not only helps participants reintegrate into their communities but also strengthens their family connections. ❤️

The smiles on their faces as they received their certificates reflect the hard work and dedication they put into the six-week course. Here are some key highlights from the class and event:

- Graduation Ceremony🎓: Participants gathered to celebrate their accomplishments, marking a significant milestone in their lives.
- Community Reintegration 🤝: The program aims to empower these men as they rejoin their families and communities, emphasizing that they are not forgotten.
- Supportive Environment 🌟: Engaging in group activities fostered connection and camaraderie among participants, crucial for their emotional well-being.

As CRC is slated for closure and only 900 gentlemen remain, ensuring that they feel supported is essential for their successful reintegration.

12/25/2025