Guides designed to support children with incarcerated parents and the caregivers, educators, and professionals who work with them.

A school-based support circle for youth directly impacted by incarceration

Steps to start supporting children of incarcerated parents in educational settings

Learn how to create safer spaces for children of incarcerated parents

Short video by the SUSU youth team about how to best support them

The second panel featured young people alongside educators, administrators, and policy influencers sharing best practices for SEEing and SUPPORTing students with incarcerated parents.

As part of the 5th annual SUSU month, the New York Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents (NYCIP) convened New York’s first ever Youth Listening Session on how to support children of incarcerated parents. Read the Youth's recommendations here. 

Resource on race, discipline and safety at US public schools

Guidance and resources for schools supporting children impacted by incarceration

A toolkit by Girls for Gender Equity for NYC schools on sustaining police-free schools

Using humanizing language when speaking about people impacted by incarceration

Resources for exploring the nation's history of racial injustice and mass incarceration

Tips for working with children of incarcerated parents

A website dedicated to equity and promoting healthy racial identity

How to get the most out of parent-teacher conferences with incarcerated parents

Youth share recommendations for supporting them in educational settings and beyond

Not sure where to begin? Learn five tips on how educators can support students with incarcerated parents

Age-appropriate books for and

about children of incarcerated parents 

The first panel featured young people who have experienced parental incarceration speaking about what helps and hinders their educational success and wellbeing.

The See Us, Support Us Youth team share how to best support youth with incarcerated parents at the ASU annual conference

2019 SUSU art contest winner, Maison, draws his relationship with his incarcerated dad

Book edited By Dyan Watson, Jesse Hagopian, Wayne Au

Find resources for school staff to support youth with incarcerated parents

Curriculum lessons for supporting children of incarcerated parents through self-expression

Video for school staff supporting students with incarcerated parents

Fact sheet of NYC resources for children with incarcerated parents and their families

Pre-k through grade 12: supporting children who have an incarcerated parent

Directory of national programs serving children and families of incarcerated people