Who We Serve
We are prepared to serve men from...
✔️ Release from prison
✔️ Supervised Release Program (SRP) under the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC)
✔️ Parole
✔️ Probation
✔️ Court-ordered and/or alternative sentencing
✔️ Sponsored church groups and other organizations
Program participants must be willing to:
✔️ Transform from the "inside-out" (i.e., not change "change their address" from inside the institution to outside the institution)
✔️ Commit to completing the 6-month program
✔️ Adhering to our guidelines, as they walk through the program's core classes, enhance their competencies, and step boldly into the next chapter of life
The Application
All potential participants must complete the application in its entirety.
A few notes:
✔️ We understand you may not have identification, and we will help you acquire it
✔️ We understand you may have substance abuse issues, and we will help you overcome them
✔️ We understand you may not be in a "great place," and we are here to walk with you from where you are to where God has designed you to be
The application helps us gather vital information we need to help you rebuild your life to its fullest potential. The information you provide helps us determine our starting point-- together. We will work with you to move forward.
Two Ways to Apply
Option 1 | From "inside"
If you're currently in custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) or another agency, obtain an application from any of the following (each of the following three persons at each institution in the ADOC system has our application).
✔️ Re-entry coordinator
✔️ Classification officer
✔️ Chaplain
They will forward a completed application to our Intake Coordinator.
Option 2 | From "outside"
If you're currently not in custody OR or a family member, obtain an application below and either mail or fax it to us.
✔️ Complete the application in its entirety, after downloading below.
✔️ Mail it to: Attention: Applications, Shepherds Fold, PO Box 2084, Birmingham, AL 35201 - OR- fax it to 205-777-4142
✔️ You may check the status of your app by calling our offices and speaking to the Intake Coordinator (205-780-6211).