This support is first provided in a safe environment of a retreat center with Christian people during a Kairos Outside Community weekend. During this weekend, the guests will have a chance to interact with other women who are in similar situations and learn how to form small groups to support and give each other strength in their journey.

Kairos Outside Community Weekends are held twice each year at various retreat centers in Ohio, usually in August.

The weekend is a series of talks by women sharing their life's journey. Each guest has the opportunity to review the talk in small family groups. However, sharing in the small family group is voluntary. The program is interspersed with music, prayer, fun activities and general pampering. We expect those in attendance to stay for the entire program. The weekend is Christian in nature, although no religious affiliation is necessary to attend.

The purpose of Kairos Outside Community (KOC) is to demonstrate God's grace and love through Christian support for women who have loved ones who are or who have been incarcerated.

Goals of this ministry:

• To provide a safe place;
• To offer unconditional love and acceptance in a Christian setting;
• To encourage the sharing with others;
• To foster spiritual growth;
• To promote participation in support groups;
• To create an opportunity for a relationship with God.