The PROGRAM – “It’s About Change” has two divisions serving adults and children with unique and specialized programming and services.


Children’s Programming



Detention Alternative Program


Treatment Alternative Program


Saturday Sessions


Adult Programs and Services



Pre-Release Services


Day Program Activities


Work Release Program
    Woodside Family Center


Transitional Housing
    Promise Place


HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Risk Counseling Service (CRCS)

The mission of The PROGRAM – “It’s About Change” is to serve and support individuals involved with the criminal justice system, primarily women and children, to prevent recidivism and promote productive crime-free lives.

Our Mission

The PROGRAM – “It’s About Change”  offers many resources to individuals including residential programming, transportation assistance, budgeting, job placement assistance, GED classes, life skills training, HIV/AIDS CRCS, computer training, case management, counseling, and pre-release services.

We are helping women and children --

One step at a time.

In Operation

for 29 Years!

© 2008 The PROGRAM; Website created by Joanie See of Ice Moon Studios

1515 Derry Street

Harrisburg, PA 17104

Tel. 717.238.9950

Fax. 717.236.3585

Valerie G. Simmons

Executive Director/CEO

info@theprograminc.org

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