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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.

September 4, 2019

Written by Emily Andrews

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?

May 28, 2019

Written by Emily Andrews

An Angel Tree Miracle in an Empty Living Room

"Jesus Christ came in and taught me how to parent my children because of Angel Tree."

October 29, 2018

Written by Emily Andrews

Postcards from Angel Tree Camp

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

August 7, 2017

Written by Emily Greene

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.

June 27, 2017

Written by Terri Grothe

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."

May 15, 2017

Written by Emily Andrews

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.

April 4, 2017

Written by Prison Fellowship

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.

March 21, 2017

Written by Rob Lohman

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.

February 20, 2015

Written by Denise Gatlin

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.

May 2, 2014

Written by Steve Rempe

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