The emotional turmoil caused by incarceration is inconceivable. Usually, the child is left with a caretaker outside of their home. The sense of loss and instability goes unaddressed by the system. We established the Kids Need Moms program to meet the needs of the children with incarcerated mothers.
Monthly visits stabilize the relationship between mother and child.
The bond between them is enhanced. Visits provide the mother an opportunity to involve herself in her child's life on a consistent and structured basis. Program activities teach the mother skills to creatively and productively engage and utilize time with her child. The goal of the Kids Need Moms program is to provide the incarcerated mother an opportunity to maintain her parental responsibilities. We teach the mother skills that will help her reintegrate into her family.