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… continue reading
Alternatives to Incarceration for Pregnant & Postpartum People: A Summary of State & Federal Laws
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… continue reading
Nearly 2.7 million children have an incarcerated parent, yet few resources exist to help the youngest of these children. To meet this need, Sesame Street created its “Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration” Initiative, which includes multimedia, bilingual (English/Spanish) materials to help young children (ages 3-8) of incarcerated parents, their families and caregivers, and the range… continue reading
