Waymark Kin guides

Resource library

Browse published guides by stage. These resources offer general educational context; check current official instructions for the person and institution.

Before surrender

Prepare for self-surrender, arrival, and questions families may have during the first week.

Self-Surrender ChecklistOrganize details in a federal surrender notice, prepare for arrival, and gather questions for the first week.

Serving time

Find general guidance on visiting, phone access, commissary payments, and federal programs.

Federal Prison Visits GuideLearn how the general BOP visiting-list process works and what to confirm with the current institution before planning a visit.
Phone and Commissary GuideStart with current BOP instructions, confirm the person and facility, and pause before responding to a surprising payment request.
First Step Act and RDAP GuideUnderstand how FSA time credits differ from BOP substance-use treatment, and where to check the rules that apply to one person.

Coming home

For families planning the transition from custody back home.

No published guides for this stage yet.