We facilitate and support the maintenance of healthy relationships between children and their incarcerated parents, recognizing the critical importance of these bonds for a child's development and emotional stability. This includes, but is not limited to, supervised visitation support, communication initiatives (e.g., letter writing programs, video conferencing where feasible), and guidance on navigating the complexities of parental incarceration.
We provide essential resources and tailored counseling services to the primary caregivers of children with an incarcerated family member. This support aims to address the unique challenges faced by these caregivers, including emotional distress, financial instability, social isolation, and legal complexities. Our goal is to empower caregivers to sustain a stable and nurturing family environment.
We serve as a vital hub for connecting families to a wide array of community resources. This includes assisting with access to educational support, mental health services, legal aid, housing assistance, and financial literacy programs, thereby addressing the multifaceted needs that often arise from familial incarceration.
We offer individual and group counseling services, employing trauma-informed approaches to help children and families process the emotional and psychological impacts of incarceration. These services are designed to promote healthy coping mechanisms, build resilience, and foster emotional healing.
We advocate for policies and practices that support children and families of incarcerated individuals, working to reduce stigma and increase understanding within the broader community about the unique challenges they face. We also raise awareness about the importance of maintaining familial bonds during periods of incarceration. Through these concerted efforts, Bounce Back Together strives to empower families to navigate the challenges of incarceration, minimize its long-term negative impacts, and build stronger, more resilient futures.