Information for Non-Parent Caregivers of Children with Incarcerated Parents
Resources for youth in NYC and tips for locating an incarcerated parent.
Collection of support resources for Children and Youth
Online support for families and children affected by incarceration. Groups offered in Spanish and English.
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Stress, emotional overload, recognizing personal needs, asking for help, and identifying support.
My Fairy Godparents (MFGP) is a resource hub for parents and caregivers of children with incarcerated parents.
What relatives raising a child can ask about, from school enrollment to available assistance.
Helpful reading
EveryMom Blog
In this short video, Alex talks about his dad's incarceration and Sofia explains what "incarceration" means.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers of children with incarcerated parents.
This guide gives you words to use, by age, and a plan for what comes after.
from My Fairy GodParents
Tips for including children in age-appropriate discussions about accessing an incarcerated parent.
Share with incarcerated moms and dads to help them prepare for visits.
Learn about why it is important to visit and join us in using humanizing language by saying "visits" rather than "visitation."
Maintaining and Strengthening Family Ties
Do you have a loved one who is incarcerated in a New York State prison? Brooklyn Public Library’s TeleStory program makes it easier to stay in touch.
The Osborne Association hosts Video Visits for family members of those incarcerated in select prisons at their offices in NYC, Buffalo, and Newburgh.
Find the visiting schedule and address for each prison facility in New York State
Information about visiting and communicating with someone incarcerated in a New York State prison.
Pathfinder Network
The Experiences of Children of Incarcerated Parents
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