The Problem
Children of incarcerated parents face a unique set of challenges, including stigma, trauma, and lack of access to resources and support systems. These challenges can have a negative impact on their well-being and future prospects.
70%
of Children follow in their parents footsteps, becoming imprisoned at some point of their lives.
A study done by The Pew Center found that 1 in every 100 Americans was incarcerated
According to The National Resource Center at Rutgers University, more than 2.7 million American children and youths have at least one parent in federal or state prison (with more having parents and other family members in local jails)
One-third of them will reach age 18 while a parent is behind bars
Children are often prone to have problems with their education, health issues, and their social relationships and overall interactions in the future.
Only 1-2%
of students with incarcerated mothers graduate from college.
Having an incarcerated parent is said to be more traumatic to children than divorce or death within a family.
Children report feelings of loss, grief, terror, sorrow, and loneliness when their parent is suddenly taken away.
These children are also at higher risk for obesity and asthma…
Kids often suffer from depression, anxiety, and other related disorders as a result of the isolation they feel from the absence of their parent.
