Every day, Care After Prison (CAP) works alongside people leaving prison and their families in helping them rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and create safer, more stable communities across Ireland.
Imprisonment is often seen as something that happens to “other people.”
But the reality is different. It can affect any family your son, your daughter, your partner, or someone you care about.
People enter the criminal justice system for many different reasons. For some, it is linked to addiction, mental health challenges, or difficult life circumstances. For others, it can arise from financial pressures or legal issues that escalate over time.
With the right support, people can rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families, and move forward positively. Without it, the cycle can continue.
At Care After Prison, we believe people should not be defined by a moment in their lives but supported towards a better future.
Your support helps make that possible providing practical help, emotional support, and real opportunities for change at a critical time.
We support people at one of the most critical and vulnerable points in their lives—transitioning from prison back into the community.
Our services include:
Our approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and relationship-based because real change happens when people feel supported, understood, and given a genuine opportunity to move forward.
Without support, people leaving prison face significant challenges, homelessness, isolation, relapse, and a high risk of reoffending.
Your support helps to:
“When I left prison, I had nothing; no support, no direction, and no confidence. CAP didn’t just help me find my feet, they helped me believe I had a future again.
They supported me through addiction recovery, helped me reconnect with my family, and stood by me when things were difficult.
Today, I’m working, I’m present for my children, and I feel part of my community again. I honestly don’t think I’d be here without that support.”
— CAP Service User
Your contribution is not just financial it changes lives.
Behind every number is a person rebuilding their life with the right support at the right time.
Partnering with CAP allows your organisation to deliver meaningful, measurable social impact while aligning with your corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.
“Partnering with CAP has allowed our organisation to make a real and lasting difference. Their work is impactful, transparent, and deeply aligned with our values.
We’ve seen first-hand how our support contributes to positive outcomes for individuals and families across Ireland.”
— Kinsale Management
Leaving a gift to CAP in your will is a powerful way to create lasting change.
It ensures that future generations of individuals and families affected by imprisonment will continue to receive support, guidance, and hope.
Even a small gift can have a lifelong impact.
Every donation no matter the size helps someone rebuild their life.
Supports a check-in calls with clients per week
Contributes to a one-to-one support session
Helps deliver family support
Supports ongoing reintegration planning
Your support can change the direction of someone’s life.
With the right help at the right time, people can rebuild, reconnect, and move forward creating safer, stronger communities for everyone.
