Parents and Children Together (PACT) Program

This program is funded through the FY 2024 Second Chance Act Addressing Needs of Incarcerated Parents and their Children.

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) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Parent and Children Together (PACT) provides wraparound services to assist families experiencing parental incarceration with stabilization services, including employment, education, wellbeing, and supportive services.

To learn more about this program, call 614-525-5577, select option 1, and ask to speak with a member from the PACT team.