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Increasing Visibility and
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A Community For and About Children of Incarcerated Parents

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Join the SUSU Youth Team

Have you had an incarcerated parent? 

 

Are you 15 - 24 years old? 

 

Make a difference and find community this summer. 

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Enter the 2026 SUSU Art Contest

SUSU celebrates the ideas and talents of children and youth who have or had an incarcerated parent.

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Engaging and Empowering Youth Voices

New Release! Tips for ensuring youth share their personal experiences with purpose while being supported.

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Our Voices

Hear from the See Us, Support Us Community

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Our Voices

More artwork and stories from Children and Youth of Incarcerated Parents

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Join the SUSU Youth Team This Summer

Help shape the future of See Us, Support Us!

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Introducing the 2025 SUSU Art Contest Winners

Congratulations to Jayveer, Sunny, and Jacob!

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The SUSU Youth Team Podcast

The team reflects on the 20th anniversary of the Children of Incarcerated Parents Bill of Rights with special guests, Chesa Boudin and LaTroya Lovell.

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Resources

Tools to Support Children of Incarcerated Parents

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All Resources

Browse our collection of resources and tools that will help you and others support children of incarcerated parents.

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Words Matter

Humanizing the language we use to talk to children and youth makes a huge difference.

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An Action Plan for Policymakers Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents

Evidence-based strategies to reduce trauma, support families, and improve outcomes for children of incarcerated parents.

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Actions That Support Children of Incarcerated Parents

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Take Action

Find more ways you can engage and support children and youth of incarcerated parents.

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Join the SUSU Youth Team

Have you had an incarcerated parent? Are you 15-24 years old?

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Make a difference and help shape the future of SUSU!

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#WordsMatter

Join the effort to humanize the language and refer to all parents as people.

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#SupportVisiting

Protect the rights for children and youth to visit their parents incarcerated in New York's prisons and jails.

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See Us, Support Us Raises Awareness Support for Children of Incarcerated Parents

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