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Resources for Families and Early Learning Providers During COVID-19

During this challenging time, the wellbeing and development of our city’s children remain top priorities. In light of the school and...

Report: Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children in Illinois

The number of women in state and federal prisons grew by nearly 800% between 1978 and 2016. This dramatic increase in the number of...

Institute for Community Justice Looking for Families to Participate in Reunification Program

The Institute for Community Justice is beginning a pilot program for Family Reunification, and they are looking for families who would...

Apply now for the Project D.A.D. (Developing Active Dads) Grant!

Project D.A.D. Funding provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families —...

Father’s Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids

June 14, 2019, Michaela Winberg - Billy Penn Ten Philly dads almost missed the chance to spend Father’s Day with their kids, until a...

Prisons providing arts and crafts for inmates, families to reduce trauma

March 17, 2019, John McDevitt - KYW Newsradio Officials hope the new arts and crafts program at 25 correctional facilities in...

Philadelphia leaders recognize National Day of Empathy for the incarcerated

March 5, 2019, John N. Mitchell - The Philadelphia Tribune After her release from prison in November 2017, Shawn Baker needed help. “I...

How Incarcerated Parents Are Losing Their Children Forever

December 2, 2018, By Eli Hager and Anna Flagg - The Marshall Project in Partnership with the Washington Post Lori Lynn Adams was a mother...

Eastern State Penitentiary is Collecting Gifts for Children with Incarcerated Parents

Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to ESP. One in 28 American kids has a...

Suspending driver’s licenses can be ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment for ex-offenders | Opinion

September 24, 2018, Maxwell King and Matt Smith - The Philadelphia Inquirer Anna Hollis, executive director of Amachi Pittsburgh, a...

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