REPAIRING LIVES
RESTORING FAMILIES
Our Services
Community Alternative Program (CAP) offered by Returning Home, Inc. This is a male transitional living program for individuals facing incarceration due to new charges and supervision infractions. The program provides safe and sober housing, food security,
hygiene kits, clothing, case management, mental health counseling, employment preparedness, financial education, medication management, addiction support, and recovery connection. The program is designed to reduce recidivism and help clients become self-sufficient and stable members of the community.
How does someone get into the program?
CAP is for men in Washington County Jail sentencing alternative for those with nonviolent nonsexual offenses. The client is sentenced to us for four months. To see if someone qualifies, we must receive a referral from the attorney, the prosecutor must approve, and then our staff will set up a compatibility interview and place the client into our Washington County Jail CAP class. A determination will be made after that by our staff and sent to their attorney.
Community Alternative Program Referral Link
The Community Alternative Program (CAP) referral link is designed specifically for partnering agencies—such as Washington and Madison County supervision officers and attorneys—to refer clients for program consideration.
By submitting a referral, clients will be added to our interview list. Once a determination has been made, CAP staff will follow up with a formal response.
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Returning Home Center
Location Closed
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our offices at the Returning Home Center in Springdale. Since opening in 2016, we have been incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve our community at this location. Phoenix Recovery and TCIY will remain at this location and serve men being released from prison.
Returning Home's Community Rebuilding Initiative (CRI) a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program for Washington County
A comprehensive pre-adjudication program designed to empower men from the Washington County Jail. Our program focuses on rehabilitation, skill development, and community reintegration.
Our Mission
Repairing lives and restoring families of Northwest Arkansas citizens who are imprisoned or who have been released.
Our goal is to increase access to the foundational needs of men and women coming from incarceration in Northwest Arkansas. Each of these items is key to a successful life but is limited to those with a criminal record. We come alongside our clients to connect those in need to the services that will help them successfully transition back into society. Our focus is on stable housing, eliminating food insecurities, improving access to employment and increasing job retention, assisting in acquiring personal identification, increasing access to mental and physical wellness services, and reducing substance abuse dependencies.
OUR
PURPOSE
Uniting with others in Christian love to meet the needs of imprisoned and returning men and women in Northwest Arkansas.
OUR
VISION
Improving the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas by helping break the cycle of imprisonment.
Get Involved
Whether you want to donate time, resources or services, we'd love to hear from you. Returning Home relies on the support of our local community.
Help Us
If you'd like to partner with us to help support our goal of repairing lives and restoring families, let us know what services or items you can provide and we will get in contact with you.
Support Our Cause
Returning Home is a donor-driven ministry. A non-profit 501C3 that relies on donations from individuals and organizations to provide services for the men in Northwest Arkansas.
Donate online by clicking the donate button or mail a check to Returning Home at: P.O. Box 188, Springdale AR 72765
Leadership
Nick Robbins
Chief Executive Officer
Since 2008, Nick Robbins has dedicated his career to the field of prison ministry and restorative justice. His extensive background in reentry includes pivotal roles with Prison Fellowship and Pathway to Freedom, where he developed a deep-seated commitment to supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life.
A recognized leader in his field, he is a Charles Colson Scholarship recipient from Wheaton College and a graduate of the School for Correctional Ministries Reentry Leadership Credential Program.
In his current role, he oversees Returning Home, a community organization based in Springdale, Arkansas. His work focuses on the critical intersection of pre-adjudication support and reentry-focused programming, providing essential resources for the Northwest Arkansas region.
His influence extends across several high-level advisory and executive boards, including:
Former Executive Board Member: Correctional Ministry and Chaplains Association (CMCA).
Civic Board Member: Northwest Arkansas Community Correction Center in Fayetteville.
Advisory Board Member: Institute of Prison Ministry.
Chair: Washington County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee.
An accomplished public speaker, he frequently addresses civic groups, churches, and academic institutions, including colleges and high schools. He is a regular participant in public discussion panels and contributes his expertise to the Warden Exchange Program, bridging the gap between correctional leadership and community-based solutions.
In Loving Memory: Sophie (2016–2025)
Our "Chief of Security" & Faithful Companion
While our staff is made up of dedicated professionals, for the last decade, our most vigilant team member was a 14-pound Coton de Tulear named Sophie.
Sophie wasn't just a pet; she was a fixture of the Returning Home office and our unofficial head of security. For 10 years, she took her job seriously—greeting every visitor with a wagging tail (and a watchful eye) and ensuring that the halls of our office always felt like home.
Though she was small in stature, her heart was massive, and her presence provided comfort to staff and clients alike during the long days of ministry and restoration. Sophie passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of loyalty, joy, and ten years of dedicated "service."
We miss our 14-pound protector dearly, but we are forever grateful for the decade of love and security she provided to the Returning Home family.
“Good and faithful servant.”
Brenda Stringfellow
Director Of Operations
The Director of Operations at Returning Home oversees all on-site partner organizations and administrative staff. This role is crucial for ensuring seamless daily operations.
Brad Ringler
CRI Program Director
The CRI Program Director is responsible for overseeing all on-site staff and supervisors, ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the program.
Christine Coleman
CRI Program Manager
Christine is tasked with overseeing and facilitating programming at the Community Rebuilding Initiative in Fayetteville.
Dwayne Thompson
CRI RCS Supervisor
Dwayne is responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
Arrin Waits
CAP House Manager
Maintains daily operations, case managment and transportation duties.
Cody Scott
CAP House Manager
Maintains daily operations, case managment and transportation duties.
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