PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Family

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?

When Cassie was incarcerated for four years, her children were just 4 years and 11 months old. Knowing their pain from experiencing her own father’s incarceration made it almost too much for Cassie to bear. But she made the most of their time apart. Now she’s reunited with her children and making up for lost time.

From an abusive childhood to a life in and out of prison. Serena Steenholdt felt like her life was spiraling out of control until she found God and reconnected with her children... “God is so much bigger than I ever thought.”

For many, maintaining a relationship with a prisoner is complicated. Here are four resources for spouses and families affected by incarceration.

Learn more about the nation’s largest outreach to the children of prisoners and how a simple Christmas gift can have a positive influence on a child, family, and community.

'God, if You're real and You can change my life, come change me.'

When Isis' mom went to prison everything changed. Prison Fellowship and Angel Tree helped bring them back together.

Facing three years in prison, David could not possibly have imagined what God was about to do in his life and in the lives of his children.

Everyone wants to see their kids. Prison Fellowship gave some incarcerated dads a chance to spend a whole day with them.