Open Arms Transitional Care is a collaboration of Bay area prison ministries and faith-based organizations engaged in developing resource networks that enable inmates to successfully transition from incarceration to community living. This transition begins prior to the individual’s release. It is an intricate process, having many different routes that must be pursued simultaneously in order to successfully complete the transition. Essentially, it takes a wholistic approach to support and meet the inmates in their areas of need. The initial route and steps taken will largely determine the ease and success of the transition.