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Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)
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Warden Patrick
Deborah L. Patrick, Warden (A)

Physical Address:
23370 Road 22
Chowchilla, CA  93610

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1501
Chowchilla, CA  93610-1501
(559) 665-5531


Central California Women's Facility - Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Central California Women's Facility is to process and incarcerate California's female offenders in a secure, safe, disciplined and ethical institutional setting. 

Institution Details

The Central California Women's Facility is the largest female correctional facility in the United States.  CCWF provides inmate academic education, work and vocational training, counseling and specialized programs for the purpose of successful reintegration into society.  It provides community service which encourages public awareness and participation.

The facility's specialized mental health and medical services are commensurate with community standards, providing a licensed medical environment while encouraging personal responsibility.

The institution also provides staff resources and training which ensures the highest standards of "Correctional Professionalism."


Institution Statistics

Central California Women's Facility was opened in October 1990, and covers  640 acres.  As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:

Number of custody staff:
567

Number of support services staff:
638

Total number of staff:
1,205

 
 

Annual operating budget:
$138 million

 
 



Designed Bedspace & Count
Facility Level
Design Capacity
Count

I - IV
1,542
3,548

RC
447
762

Condemned
15
15

Total
2,004
4,325




Inmate Programs
  • PIA:  Dental laboratory, fabric products, farming, garment making, silk screening.
  • Vocational:  Auto body repair and refinishing, computer technology, cosmetology, electronics, graphic arts, landscaping, mill and cabinet, office services, painting, silk screening, small engine repair, upholstery, welding.
  • Academic: Adult Basic Education, High School/GED, Pre-Release, English as a Second Language, Literacy Program.
  • Other:  Community Service Crews, Youth Diversion, Religious, Arts in Corrections, Victim Impact Self Awareness, Drug Treatment/Diversion, Computers for Schools, Parenting, Substance Abuse (Informational), Job Placement, Self-Help Groups (e.g., Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous, Battered Women's Support Group, etc.)
  • Joint Venture Electronics:  A public-private partnership which employs approximately 45 inmates in an electronics manufacturing program.  The inmates are paid a prevailing wage.  Deductions are made for room and board, crime victim compensation, prisoner family support and mandatory savings for release.

Visiting Hours and Directions
Saturdays, Sundays and Designated Holidays* 
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

* New Year's Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas


Please contact our visiting staff for further information at (559) 665-5531, ext. 7600.


General Directions:

From Sacramento:

  • Take Highway 99 South
  • Three miles south of Chowchilla to the Avenue 24 exit
  • Left on Avenue 24; proceed four miles
  • Turn right on Road 22
  • First prison on your right

From Fresno:

  • Take Highway 99 North
  • Three miles past Madera
  • 20 1/2 exit
  • Proceed east for three miles
  • First prison on your left
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