Supporting Children and Families Affected by Parental Incarceration
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Title: Supporting Children and Families Affected by Parental Incarceration
Publisher: Child Welfare Information Gateway
Ages: Most appropriate for caring professionals who want to access research about supporting families affected by incarceration
Summary:
Children and families dealing with parental incarceration need extra support, especially if they are also involved with child welfare. Children who are separated from their parents due to incarceration often experience a variety of negative outcomes. For a parent who is incarcerated, remaining fully involved in their children's lives can be difficult. In addition, participating in case planning and court hearings and accessing supportive services can be challenging. Caseworkers can support and strengthen families impacted by parental incarceration by being aware of the obstacles these families face and the services and supports available to help them. The following resources highlight the importance of engaging with incarcerated parents early and often and provide recommendations for how to support children and families and keep them together.
