It Starts with a Gift
You can improve prison culture and help the next generation through participating in Angel Tree®! Studies have shown that supporting healthy family relationships can have a favorable impact on prison culture and lower the chance of recidivism. Programs that foster healthy relationships can also prevent negative outcomes for kids with a parent in prison. By offering the annual Angel Tree application to parents, step-parents, and parental figures at your facility, you will provide an opportunity for moms and dads to strengthen relationships with their families and help connect families to a supportive community.
- Chaplain advertises Angel Tree using posters and videos Prison Fellowship provides, announces on CCTV, Kite, or other informational platforms
- Incarcerated parent gets current information from caregiver.
- Chaplain distributes forms and advertises when and where to return them.
- Incarcerated parent completes and returns form to chaplain.
- Chaplain returns completed forms to Angel Tree postmarked by Oct. 1.
- Families registered for Angel Tree are eligible for:
- A gift at Christmastime.
- A scholarship to attend summer camp for free or practically free.
- In select cities, kids have the opportunity to attend one-day sports camps.
- Angel Tree connects families to ministry partners in their community.
- Volunteers from local ministry partners provide Christmas gift on behalf of incarcerated parent and are equipped to integrate Angel Tree families into church activities year-round, resulting in beneficial relationships that foster growth, support, and encouragement.
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Digital Angel Tree Resources
- PFAT Promotional Best Practices — Download here
- Angel Tree Promo Video — Stream or download here
- Angel Tree Promo Video (Spanish) — Stream or download here
- How Angel Tree Works — Stream or download here
- How Angel Tree Works (Spanish) — Stream or download here
- Angel Tree Application Checklist — Stream or download here
- Angel Tree Application Checklist (Spanish) — Stream or download here
ANGEL TREE PROGRAMS
ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS
By offering the annual Angel Tree application to parents at your facility, you will provide an opportunity for moms and dads to strengthen relationships with their families and help connect families to a supportive community.
ANGEL TREE Camping
With the help of our ministry and camping partners, prisoners’ children attend camp on scholarship at little to no cost. A camp experience can change a child’s life forever!
ANGEL TREE Sports Camp
Held in select metro areas, Angel Tree sports camps give kids an unforgettable day of coaching, encouragement, and hope! Kids develop skills in sports and perseverance for life's challenges.
First Chance Network
In five urban centers across the country, kids can have access to community-based support devoted to their success. Children receive a true first chance in life—not only to avoid the criminal justice system, but also to step into their God-given potential.
Mentoring Angel Tree Kids
Prison Fellowship connects Angel Tree families to mentoring organizations that match children to local mentors. Studies indicate that being mentored by a caring adult is the single most effective strategy to build character and curb destructive behavior.
