For Caregivers and Parents
Are you caring for a child whose parent is incarcerated?
Are you looking for new ways to help your child succeed?
Have you thought about mentoring?
What can Mentoring Offer a Child Whose Parent is Incarcerated
Mentoring benefits both children and families. Children with an incarcerated parent are a diverse group of children with a shared experience. They can benefit from mentoring in a variety of ways. Many children benefit from an additional adult who can help them with their homework and encourage them in school. Other children may enjoy playing games and sports with their mentor. Often times, mentors can provide an objective ear and support as children struggle with their parents’ incarceration. When children spend time with their mentors, it can open up free time for either caregivers or parents. For busy caregivers with work commitments, mentors may provide peace of mind: knowing their child is with a trusted adult for activities and outings. Also, some research indicates that children with mentors have better relationships with parents and peers, are less likely to skip school, and are more likely to feel confident about the quality of their schoolwork.
Mentoring Children of Prisoners: Caregiver’s Choice is designed to assist children faced with the challenge of having an incarcerated parent by providing access to mentoring relationships. Mentoring benefits both children and their families. Many families report that mentoring-when added to core support services-results in a variety of positive changes for young people facing unique challenges.
If you would like to enroll your child in our program
please call 504-355-8368.
Are you looking for new ways to help your child succeed?
Have you thought about mentoring?
What can Mentoring Offer a Child Whose Parent is Incarcerated
Mentoring benefits both children and families. Children with an incarcerated parent are a diverse group of children with a shared experience. They can benefit from mentoring in a variety of ways. Many children benefit from an additional adult who can help them with their homework and encourage them in school. Other children may enjoy playing games and sports with their mentor. Often times, mentors can provide an objective ear and support as children struggle with their parents’ incarceration. When children spend time with their mentors, it can open up free time for either caregivers or parents. For busy caregivers with work commitments, mentors may provide peace of mind: knowing their child is with a trusted adult for activities and outings. Also, some research indicates that children with mentors have better relationships with parents and peers, are less likely to skip school, and are more likely to feel confident about the quality of their schoolwork.
Mentoring Children of Prisoners: Caregiver’s Choice is designed to assist children faced with the challenge of having an incarcerated parent by providing access to mentoring relationships. Mentoring benefits both children and their families. Many families report that mentoring-when added to core support services-results in a variety of positive changes for young people facing unique challenges.
If you would like to enroll your child in our program
please call 504-355-8368.
