
An estimated 5 million children in the U.S. have had at least one parent in prison or jail in their lifetime.

NRCCFI is the oldest and largest organization in the U.S. focused on children and families of the incarcerated and programs that serve them.
- Disseminating accurate and relevant information
- Guiding the development of family strengthening policy and practice
- Training, preparing, and inspiring those working in the field
- Including the families in defining the issues and designing solutions
Directory of Programs
Find National, State, and Local programs for and about children of the incarcerated, their parents and their families.
Library
Download helpful materials for service providers and families.
Fact Sheets
Access relevant facts and statistics about children and families of the incarcerated.
Research
Learn more about children and families of the incarcerated using our research resources.
New and Notable
Carol F. Burton named Transitional Director of NRCCFI at Rutgers Camden
We are pleased to announce that the NRCCFI has engaged Carol F. Burton, MSW to serve as Transitional Director. In this interim role, Ms. Burton will lead the process to re-envision the work of the National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated at Rutgers – Camden (NRCCFI), while building on the legacy and extensive body of work that Ann Adalist Estrin, Founder, and Director, has created. Read more
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Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference
The 7th annual Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference will be held at Arizona State University’s Scottsdale Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona April 7-9, 2025. Please see their website for more information.
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See Us Support Us 2024
See Us, Support Us (SUSU) is coordinated by the Osborne Association to raise awareness about children of incarcerated parents, and this October SUSU focuses on ending stigma and promoting an inclusive, nurturing world where children are understood and thrive. SUSU has two exciting events coming up this month that will feature the voices and expertise……
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Policy Brief on Justice Involved Women & Children
Alternatives to Incarceration for Pregnant & Postpartum People: A Summary of State & Federal Laws
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Helpful Research on Incarcerated Mothers and on Families of Incarcerated Fathers
The issue of “which is harder on the children, having an incarcerated father or mother?” continues to be a debate among professionals worldwide. These 2 resources help to provide a background information for both arguments. Poehlmann-Tynan, D. H. Dallaire (eds.), Children with Incarcerated Mothers, Separation , Loss and Reunification. Springer Briefs in Psychology, 2021 This……