Network & Support
FIRST-CONNECT is the relationship-building framework of
FIRST-Network. We connect people, organizations, resources, opportunities, and communities across the federal prison system and beyond.
Whether you're looking to join our growing network, connect with a facility-specific community, discover resources, collaborate on projects, participate in missions, or build meaningful partnerships, FIRST-CONNECT helps bring people together.
Multiple ways to connect
FIRST-CONNECT offers multiple ways to connect, engage, and make an impact. Choose the path that best fits your needs.
Join FIRST-Network
Become part of the growing FIRST-Network community. Receive updates, opportunities, educational resources, advocacy alerts, mission participation opportunities, and future member benefits.
Find a BOP Facility
Locate facility-specific communities and connect with others who share a connection to the same federal facility. Access verified facility groups, community connections, and location-specific support resources.
Partner with FIRST-CONNECT
Connect your organization, ministry, program, service, research initiative, or community effort with FIRST-Network. Explore opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, workshops, events, speaking engagements, advocacy efforts, and collective impact.
Building Bridges. Creating Connections.
FIRST-CONNECT exists to reduce isolation, strengthen communication, expand access to resources, and create meaningful opportunities for connection.
Through facility communities, partnerships, educational initiatives, interactive missions, workshops, collaborative projects, and community engagement, we help connect people with the information, support, and relationships they need.
Collaboration Over Competition
Win-Win Solutions
Stronger Together
Because when people work together, everyone benefits.
