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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Caregivers

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Mothers Behind Bars

More than half of the incarcerated women in state and federal prisons in this country are mothers to minor children.

By Emily Harris Greene
May 6, 2021
Caregivers | Women's Ministry
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‘When You Least Expect It:’ Remembering Single Parents

For parents like Grace—thrust into a position she never saw coming—the daily juggling act of solo parenting can feel insurmountable. But there’s great hope and joy to be found in the journey.

By Alyson R. Quinn
March 17, 2021
Caregivers
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Remembering Caregivers on Grandparents Day

Seventy percent of prisoners’ children have caregivers who are over the age of 50. Many of these caregivers are grandparents. This Grandparents Day, we want to honor those family members who care for youth while their moms and dads are away.

By Emily Andrews
September 4, 2019
Angel Tree | Caregivers | Family Ministry
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When Families Serve a Prison Sentence: A Caregiver’s Story

When her grown daughter went to prison, Karen accepted the dual role of Mom and Grandma to take care of two little ones. It was the most difficult thing she’s ever done—and she would do it all over again if she had to. But what did it take to survive the challenges?

By Emily Andrews
May 28, 2019
Caregivers
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Postcards from Angel Tree Camp

Thank you for your prayers and support for our Angel Tree Camping program.

By Emily Harris Greene
August 7, 2017
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Camping | Caregivers | Children with Incarcerated Parents | families of the incarcerated
How to Tell Kids Their Parent is Incarcerated
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How to Tell Kids Their Parent is Incarcerated

Guest blogger Terri Grothe shares how to tell a child their parent is incarcerated and how to have open communication between the child and caregiver.

By Terri Grothe
June 27, 2017
Caregivers | Children with Incarcerated Parents | Family | guest blog
How Angel Tree Remembers Caregivers
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When Moms Go to Camp: How Angel Tree Remembers Caregivers

"I can't believe you want to know my story. No one has ever asked me my story. No one has ever cared before."

By Emily Andrews
May 15, 2017
Angel Tree Camping | Caregivers
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Tips on How to Raise a Child with an Incarcerated Parent

If you find yourself in the position of caring for children who have one or more parents in prison, you have experienced the impact of prison deeply. You may have your own feelings about the incarcerated person and the potential financial weight you might have to bear.

By Prison Fellowship
April 4, 2017
Caregivers | Children with Incarcerated Parents | Resources
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Incarcerated Parents: How to Be ‘There’ When You’re Not

The following article was originally published in Spring 2017 edition of Inside Journal. Inside Journal is a quarterly newspaper published by Prison Fellowship® just for prisoners.

By Rob Lohman
March 21, 2017
Caregivers | Inside Journal Resources
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A Purple Bible

I have been an Angel Tree church coordinator for many years, but 2014 has to have been the best ministry year yet.

By Denise Gatlin
February 20, 2015
Angel Tree | Caregivers | children of prisoners | Christmas | coupon ministry | denise gatlin | gifts | incarcerated parents | Prison | prison ministry | prisoner | prisoner fellowship | purple bible
Impact of Incarceration on Caregivers

When fathers go to prison, mothers often become the sole caregivers of the children. Many of these mothers are single heads of households, while some live with their own parents in multigenerational households.

By Steve Rempe
May 2, 2014
Caregivers | Ministry Basics

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