A blueprint is any exact or detailed plan or outline. The following checklist might be considered a generic blueprint for implementing a family literacy program within a correctional facility. Of course, the details of the blue-print will be determined by the unique circumstances of each facility.
Research local, state, and national family literacy initiatives.

• Visit facilities with existing family literacy programs.
• Contact the National Center for Family Literacy (see Appendix B for “Resources”).
• Review the program descriptions included in this guide (see Appendix A).
• Conduct a search on family literacy and/or support and empowerment on the Internet.
• Consider program alternatives.

Establish a family literacy committee.

• Develop a partnership with jail/corrections administration and staff. It is very important that they be involved in every aspect of program planning and implementation.
• Identify and invite other individuals to serve on the committee, including family literacy providers from the community.