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arhunt Posted: 08-01-2007 10:09 AM

 Homestead florida

19000 S.W. 377th Street
Florida City, Florida
33034-6409

(305) 242-1700
Suncom: 478-1700
FAX: (305) 242-2424
E-Mail: dadeci@ mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(305) 242-1810

Directions: Take Turnpike to last exit south (to Florida City); turn right at first light (W. Palm Drive), go straight for two miles to 4-way stop (Tower Road). Turn left on Tower Road and drive for 1½ miles to the next 4-way stop (SW 376th Street). When you pass that stop sign, you will see the institution on left side of the road. Make a left at 377th Street onto institutional grounds.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1976, originally to house minimum and medium custody adult male inmates. In September 1999, it was converted to a female facility to house minimum, medium, and close custody.

Total Staff (on 1/07):   173

Type of Housing Units:
Open Bay Housing Units 2
Cell Housing Units 0
Room Housing Units 6
Total Capacity 553
Other Information:
Population Gender Female
Adult or Youthful Adult
Facility Level 4
Self Contained Housing Units Yes
Designated Confinement Space Yes
Custody Grades Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
Medical Grades 1 through 4
Psychological Grades 1 through 3
Wheelchair Capabilities Yes
Hearing Impaired Capabilities Yes

Academic Programs:

  • Adult Basic Education
  • General Educational Development
  • Mandatory Literacy Program
  • Volunteer Literacy Program

Vocational Programs:

  • Automotive/Autotronics Service Technology
  • PC Support Services

Wellness Education Services:

  • Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
  • Wellness Education
  • Sports Leagues
  • Aerobics

Library Services:

  • Library Program
  • Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

  • None at this time

Chaplaincy Services:

  • Chapel Library Program
  • Kairos Week-ends
  • Religious Education
  • T.D. Jakes Satellite Location
  • Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

  • Anger Management
  • Family Development I & II
  • Volunteer Program
  • Women Helping Women

Other Ongoing Programs:

  • Aerobics
  • AM/PM Walking
  • Art Class
  • Band Program
  • Creative Writing
  • Dancing Inside/Out
  • Four Softball Teams
  • Glee Club
  • Golden Girls Club
  • Life Skills
  • Parenting
  • Pre-Release Counseling
  • Spanish Class
  • Yoga
  • Corrections Distance Learning Network
  • Transition Skills Program

 

 

 

Ciao, AH
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