Family Connect

Incarceration affects entire families. We're here to help you stay connected, find support, and navigate the path forward — together.

How We Can Help

Staying in Touch

Free and low-cost tools for phone calls, video visits, and messaging with incarcerated loved ones.

Emotional Support

Counseling, support groups, and peer networks specifically for families affected by incarceration.

Financial Help

Resources for families bearing the financial burden — from commissary costs to legal fees to household bills.

Children & Youth

Programs that support children with incarcerated parents — mentoring, tutoring, camp, and counseling.

Reunification

Help navigating the reentry process together — housing, co-parenting, relationship rebuilding.

Legal Guidance

Understanding custody rights, visitation policies, and legal aid for families navigating the system.

Resources in Your State

National Family Resources

These organizations serve families nationwide, regardless of your state.

Ameelio

Free letters and postcards to incarcerated loved ones through a simple app.

Visit Ameelio →

Prison Fellowship

Programs for incarcerated individuals and their families, including Angel Tree for children.

Visit Prison Fellowship →

Osborne Association

Family-focused programs including children's visiting centers and parenting support.

Visit Osborne →

FAMM

Families Against Mandatory Minimums — advocacy, resources, and a community for families.

Visit FAMM →

Sesame Street: Little Children, Big Challenges

Resources for explaining incarceration to young children, developed with child psychologists.

Visit Sesame →

National Resource Center on Children & Families of the Incarcerated

Research, policy briefs, and program directories for children with incarcerated parents.

Visit NRCCFI →

You're Not Alone

Connect with others who understand what you're going through. Our community discussions are a safe space to share, ask questions, and find support.