Facing a prison sentence with kids is incredibly tough, for everyone. For the person going to prison and for the family they’re leaving behind. There may be a lot of things changing for your family. Visit our community resources section for help with issues you’re facing and look in this section for advice on talking to your kids about prison and parenting from prison. There is hope. We have seen many people at the end of their sentences who have maintained a strong relationship and parented as fully as they could during their prison sentence, helping with homework, talking their kids through rough times, and supporting their child’s caregivers. And when those efforts have been made, those relationships remain strong and reuniting with your children after release will be much smoother.
Keep talking to your kids and stay positive, they’re counting on you.
