Children of Incarcerated Parents

Parental Incarceration is a major disruption to the wellbeing of children and families. When a parent or caretaker is in prison, it can seriously harm a child's mental health, how they act around others, and how well they do in school. Today, over 2.7 million children in the United States have a parent behind bars, and the effects ripple through families and communities. 

Spearheaded by the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy and Programs in partnership with Job & Family Services - Family Stabilization Unit (FSU), Children of Incarcerated Parents (COIP) provides wraparound services to assist families with an upward trajectory encompassing all social determinants of health to mitigate barriers experienced as a result of parental incarceration. The goal: turning crisis into opportunity and helping families chart a new path forward.

COIP offers an intensive, multi-faceted approach to stabilizing households in need of the following supportive services and connections:

  • Employment & Career Linkages

  • Education & Academic Assistance

  • Health & Wellbeing Resources

  • Social Network & Community Support

To learn more about this program, contact us or visit the JFS Family Stabilization Unit page for more information. 

 

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