Is the parent of the child you care for or treat currently in jail or prison? Access to resources that connect families and an incarcerated parent is difficult, especially in Montana. For many children, one or both parents are taken from the home leaving them in the care of relatives or non-relative caregivers. The following resources provide caregivers and professionals with information on how to help children better understand why their parent(s) are incarcerated and how to help them cope with the negative emotions that often accompany a parent's absence.
Booklet
Podcast
NPR’s 4-minute morning edition describing a child’s perspective of a parent’s incarceration
Podcast
Video
This short video series describes how parents can explain incarceration to their children and how to normalize the child's feelings about their incarcerated parent.
Video
This short video informs caregivers how to explain to children that a parent has been incarcerated.
Video
Past prison inmates sit down with children to explain their past and who they are as felons.
Website
Offenders' families helpline provides information to families about incarceration and offers a free helpline to call for more information and support.
Tip sheet
This brief guide explains possible emotions and thoughts children could have regarding their incarcerated parent.
FAQ List
This short tip sheet shares FAQs about children of prisoners and offers fellowship resources for families affected by incarceration.
FAQ List
This short tip sheet shares FAQs about children of prisoners and offers fellowship resources for families affected by incarceration.
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