Kairos was founded by Tom Johnson, a Catholic cursillista, in 1976 in Raiford, Florida, as a program called Cursillo in Prison.
It offers a 2.5-day retreat that strives to create a supportive community with those navigating the incarceration of a friend or family member where women feel comfortable sharing experiences and can build relationships with others in similar situations.
The retreat includes talks, music, prayer, and activities to build a supportive community.
The mission of the program is to engage the young prisoner's reasoning skills in order to help them make better life choices.
Kairos Torch volunteers commit to a weekly mentoring process with youth for six months after the retreat.