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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Family

How to Avoid Visiting Room Sabotage

By Emily Harris Greene
March 6, 2020
Family | Visitation
A Hope Event volunteer prays with a female prisoner
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Planning a Prison Visit? (4 Helpful Resources)

We’ve gathered four resources every person needs as they plan for a prison visit, whether visiting a loved one or serving as a volunteer.

By Emily Harris Greene
November 19, 2019
Angel Tree | Family | prison visit
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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
Angel Tree | Caregivers | Family
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When Mom Goes to Prison

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.

By Grayson Pope
May 7, 2019
Angel Tree | Family | Prison Fellowship Academy | Reentry
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Serena’s Story: Letting Go and Making Room

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.”

By Emily Andrews
May 1, 2019
Angel Tree | Celebrate Recovery | Family | Reentry
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Four Resources for Spouses and Families Affected by Incarceration

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

By Emily Harris Greene
February 12, 2019
children of prisoners | families of prisoners | Family | Marriage | Resources
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What is Angel Tree?

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.

By Emily Harris Greene
November 28, 2018
Angel Tree | Children | children of prisoners | Children with Incarcerated Parents | children's ministry | Family | Family Ministry | prisoners' children
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Meeting God in Jail: How Shane Found Redemption and Restoration

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

By Emily Andrews
October 3, 2018
Family | Prison Fellowship Academy | The Inspiration Series
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What Angel Tree Families Want You to Know This Summer

     
POSTCARDS FROM CAMP

Thank-You Letters from Angel Tree Kids and Caregivers

by Prison Fellowship

Every year, Angel Tree Camping™ scholarships provide a way for thousands of children of prisoners to go to Christian summer camps, where they have the opportunity to have fun, fellowship with their peers, build relationships with caring camp counselors, and experience the love of God in the great outdoors.

By Prison Fellowship
August 6, 2018
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Camping | Family | Postcards | Thank You
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Angel Tree Opens Doors of Hope

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

By Emily Andrews
July 3, 2018
Angel Tree | Family | Incarcerated Mom | Orange County | Prison Fellowship | women prisoners
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