Understanding the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents
About 2.7 million kids, which is around 1 in 28 children under 18, have a mom or dad who is in jail. And because most people are eventually
About 2.7 million kids, which is around 1 in 28 children under 18, have a mom or dad who is in jail. And because most people are eventually
More than 2.7 million (1 in 28) children in the United States currently have a parent who is in jail or prison.
Depending on a child’s maturity level, each child will be affected differently by their parent’s incarceration or their return home. Additionally, their relationship with their parent or parents, plus the type of offense, can greatly affect the child’s adjustment to incarceration and return home.