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FREE CT is the name of Cultivating Justice's campaign to reform Connecticut's probation system. CONNECTICUT PROBATION REFORM CONNECTICUT PROBATION REFORM CONNECTICUT PROBATION REFORM CONNECTICUT PROBATION REFORM We are fighting to reform the probation system by eliminating incarceration for noncriminal technical violations, introducing earned time credit and removing burdensome supervision fees in order to incentivize success, reduce caseloads and reduce the trauma of arrest. Probation Reform Sign On Letter Probation Reform Sign On Letter Probation Reform Sign On Letter Probation Reform Sign On Letter Probation was designed to be an alternative to incarceration. Instead, it has become a direct pathway into the prison system, creating an endless cycle of supervision and incarceration, while also acting as a barrier to resources and support that would effectively target some of the root causes of crime, such as food insecurity. Instead of following its vision to act as a leader in progressive reforms with reentry initiatives as a primary focus, Connecticut DOC chooses to uphold targeted, biased, and unjust systems. As of June 1st 2025, more than 32,000 people are on probation in Connecticut – three times the number of those incarcerated. Hunger as punishment How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation Hunger as punishment How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation Hunger as punishment How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation Hunger as punishment How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation PPI Piechart on SNAP access Food insecurity is rampant in the U.S.; 41.7 million people — nearly 1 in 8 Americans — receive SNAP benefits. PPI income graph This chilling effect has a broad impact on the probation population because so many people who are on probation are also poor. CT graph of people impacted Cultivating Justice, is leading the F.R.E.E. CT campaign, which works at the intersection of food justice and criminal justice to dismantle barriers in Connecticut’s social safety net that impede successful community reentry for justice system-impacted individuals. PPI Piechart on SNAP access Food insecurity is rampant in the U.S.; 41.7 million people — nearly 1 in 8 Americans — receive SNAP benefits. 1/5 A patchwork of statutes and administrative choices limits access to the food assistance program SNAP for some people on probation. by Aleks Kajstura, February 24, 2026 Making sure people have food to eat is one of the most important ways to support them when they’re on probation. But there is a legislative patchwork across the U.S. that prevents and deters people For questions or more information, contact Diana at cultivatingjustice@chicksahoyfarm.org Follow us on socials

Chicks Ahoy Farm is a not-for-profit working to promote pathways to sustainable farming and increase the number of women and BILPOC farmers in the State of Connecticut. Chicks Ahoy Farm Chicks Ahoy Farm, Inc is a Bloomfield-based nonprofit organization that aims to increase the number of underrepresented farmers in Connecticut, increase youth and families’ access to FACES (Farming, Agriculture, Conservation, and Environmental Stewardship), and organize to fix the state’s broken social safety net. Our organization has built a network of youth, families, seniors, and directly-impacted members across Hartford County and beyond. We are cultivating systemic change and community resilience. Our programs and organizing projects are deeply committed to fostering systemic change, driving impactful local direct action, and providing robust public education across Connecticut. State Rep with P2A Interns P2A Interns at the CAF state capitol tour with SHOP and FLOC members P2A meeting with lobbyist John Bailey at the LOB cafe. P2A Interns at the CAF state capitol tour with SHOP and FLOC members FREE CT tabling at New Britain library Oct 2025 State Rep with P2A Interns P2A Interns at the CAF state capitol tour with SHOP and FLOC members 1/14 CoOp2Kitchen Co-op2Kitchen is our farmer-supported mutual aid project helping people meet immediate needs around food and basic human needs by providing fresh produce, chicken eggs, and other items. Farm Committee The Farm Committee's program, FACES integrates our FLOC agribusiness onboarding and BLOC training to increase local support for Farming Agricutlture, Conservation, Enviorment, and Stewardship. Pathways2Agriculture Chicks Ahoy Farm's Pathways to Agriculture is a year-long internship to support high school students in their learning about agriculture & community organizing. Cultivating Justice Cultivating Justice continues to bring together emerging young activists, farmers, social workers, and supportive allies across Connecticut in efforts to strengthen our social safety net. Help Us Cultivate Justice 0 $ $ 0 Your donations will go to assist local agribusiness development and youth workforce development in Connecticut . Выбрать View Our Members Forum Sign Up Here

Chicks Ahoy Farm Year-End Update on activities through the 2025 program year.