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The Francisco Homes offers hope and multi-faceted, holistic support to formerly incarcerated individuals aspiring to re-integrate back into the community.

The Francisco Homes offers hope and multi-faceted, holistic support to formerly incarcerated individuals aspiring to re-integrate back into the community.

Welcome To Our Homes

In 2008, with the opening of our first “Francisco Home,” the dream of becoming an embracing presence to individuals returning from incarceration became a reality. Until we embrace the reality of all the people that have been affected by crime, Restorative Justice is only words. As we welcome each new resident in the spirit of reconciliation to the community, the greater community heals -- one person at a time.

Learn more about restorative justice

I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now today if it wasn’t for paroling to The Francisco Homes after 38 years of prison. I truly had the freedom to get my life on track and the help I needed to maneuver the obstacles of my release into the world.

Highlights

See Our Impact

Watch as The Francisco Homes helps James on his journey from a life sentence—38 years behind bars— to life in the community.

Every Day is a Gift

Ex-lifers share their experiences and insights from prison since being paroled.

We Give Them Hope

In their own words, inmates write about their experiences and struggles to get out of prison.

Success Looks Like This

Researchers at UCI compiled a report demonstrating the impact of The Francisco Home’s important work.