The Kingman Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility (KCRF) was pleased to welcome Post-Release Case Manager Mr. Antonio Berrios Jr. in April of 2024 to meet and greet with current and prospective participants in the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. Mr. Berrios has been working with CoC participants since the program began at KCRF in 2021. This was his second visit to Kingman, and he spent the day touring the facility, visiting various residence halls, and meeting with participants face-to-face.
Many of the participants expressed positive feedback in having met their future Post-Release Case Manager on-site and being able to attend his presentation to better understand the post-release side of CoC. Mr. Berrios also had the opportunity to observe various programs available, including a DUI course and moderate substance abuse treatment, to better understand some of the programs offered.
Approximately 100 current participants who will be released in or before June, as well as some potential CoC participants from the long waiting list, attended Mr. Berrios' presentation to discuss Post-Release Services. During the meeting, he explained what role he and other Post-Release Case Managers play after release, discussed the process and importance of maintaining contact after release, the benefits that Post-Release Services provide, and also shared some success stories from returning individuals!
Following the presentation, Mr. Berrios was our guest of honor at a luncheon prepared by our Culinary Arts Program under the direction of Chef Stone. Chef Stone's cooking class began by preparing a spring salad, followed by handmade fettuccini pasta with freshly made Alfredo sauce and topped with chicken. The meal was rounded off with chocolate dipped strawberries. The entire meal was delicious and enjoyed by everyone! We look forward to welcoming Mr. Berrios back next year!
