Remembering the Families Separated This Mother's Day
More than half of the incarcerated women in state and federal prisons in this country are mothers to minor children. The average age of those children: 8 years old.
As we celebrate Mother's Day this year, we hope you will remember the moms and children separated by crime and incarceration.
MOTHERS BEHIND BARS
Incarcerated moms have the same hopes and dreams for their children as moms on the outside. Hear from formerly incarcerated mothers about their struggles and hopes for their families.
All Charnell wanted was a better life for her kids.
Would Serena's kids follow her destructive path?
In prison, Cassie missed her kids' first steps.
WHEN FAMILIES SERVE A PRISON SENTENCE
Families with incarcerated loved ones face many challenges. Caregivers and children need support and encouragement.
Once a month, Karen would drive her grandchildren four hours each way to visit their mom in prison.
Tatianna struggled to keep friends due to her mood swings. No one knew how to help her.
AN ADVOCATE FOR MOTHERS
Every year, Prison Fellowship Angel Tree™ serves incarcerated parents by giving them a pathway to restore and strengthen relationships with their children and families. And it was started by one woman who watched as her fellow prisoners lovingly pooled their meager resources behind bars to send their children gifts at Christmas.
In high school, Mary Kay was at the top of her class. A few years later, she was at the top of the FBI's most-wanted list.
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