Left Behind and Without
Inmate Family Resources
You can improve the lives of children of an incarcerated parent!
Better a child's life: help give access to sports, music, camps and more.
What Services do we Provide?
- Providing financial assistance to children of inmates, for extra curricular activities, such as
- sports
- clubs
- lessons
- travel opportunities
- providing help with transportation and equipment costs.
Need Assistance?
- Do you know a child with a parent currently serving time in prison?
- Click here to request support
Want to Help? What can you do?
- Donate Now to make a secure online contribution.
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About Us
“Established in January 2024, our nonprofit was founded upon the poignant realization of the hardships faced by children left behind due to parental incarceration.
With statistics showing that children with incarcerated parents are three times more likely to experience poverty (Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation).
At Left Behind and Without, we are committed to breaking the cycle by providing crucial financial assistance.
Our aim is to ensure these minor children have the necessary support to access diverse extracurricular activities, empowering them to overcome adversity and build brighter futures.”
Vision Statment/ Mission Statement
Vision Statement: “Enabling children of incarcerated parents to explore diverse extracurricular activities for a brighter future.”
Mission: “Our mission is to facilitate access to diverse extracurricular programs for children affected by parental incarceration. By fostering participation in these activities, we aim to provide a supportive environment where children can discover their talents, build resilience, and benefit from positive interactions with coaches and mentors. Our goal is to empower these children, offering opportunities for growth and a pathway to a more promising future.”
Our Story:
Parental incarceration was something I had never experienced until it came to my home and my children. When my husband was incarcerated, our family faced a profound shift. Focused on saving money, we had to make difficult choices, and among the first sacrifices were the sports and music lessons our kids cherished. Considering the impact on them, already dealing with the absence of their father, I found myself tearfully discussing it with my mother. In that emotional moment, she offered a lifeline, assuring me not to worry. She pledged to cover the costs of the lessons and extracurricular activities our children loved.
This gesture was an immense relief. It meant our kids could continue participating in activities that brought them joy and valuable life lessons. Playing on teams, interacting with coaches, and setting and achieving goals contributes to all children’s growth and resilience.
We take pride in this organization, knowing it will provide similar support to families navigating challenges like ours.
This experience was the spark that started “Left Behind and Without”.
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Did you know?
– The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
-It is estimated that over 2.7 million children and adolescents in the United States have a parent incarcerated. That’s 1 in 28 children.
-In a study cited by the National Library of Medicine, it was found that “parental incarceration was significantly associated with worse physical health and chronic disease problems [in children and adolecents].”
https://nrccfi.camden.rutgers.edu/files/nrccfi-fact-sheet-2014.pdf