Through the Exodus program model, women who have been previously incarcerated are provided a chance to change their destiny along with that of their children. At Exodus they re-invent themselves by developing life and money management skills, becoming employed, starting a savings account, and most importantly - becoming a positive influence for their children to make correct life choices. Purpose, self-esteem, courage and trust are integrated into the "new" parent role model and passed on to their children where the wounds from separation are most often the deepest.