A series to help support children with incarcerated parents.
Helping Children Stay Connected with their Incarcerated Parent Part 2
The goal of this series is to offer you support in your role as a caregiver of a child impacted by incarceration. Here are additional resources for you and your family. Resources: Book
Caregiver Connection: Should I Encourage My Child’s Connection with their Parent in Jail
As a caregiver, it can be difficult to determine if your child should maintain a connection when their parent is incarcerated. It can also be challenging to keep that connection going. Several studies have shown …
Welcome to Caregiver Connection – Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents
When children experience the incarceration of a parent or loved one, they face special challenges. As a caregiver for a child in this situation, you face challenges too. We want you to know a few things: …
Caregiver Connection: Talking with Children about Incarceration
It can be difficult to know how much to share with children about the incarceration of their parent. Here are some tips.
Caregiver Connection: Helping Children Cope with Strong Emotions
Experiencing the incarceration of a loved one is overwhelming. It is normal for children to have complicated emotions during this time. They may feel anger, sadness, shame, or relief. They may feel all or none …
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