1 in every 28 children in the United States has an incarcerated parent.*
In North Carolina, more than 18,000 children have a parent in prison. According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, an estimated 160,000 children in the state have experienced parental incarceration and the resulting consequences.
Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons Center is a statewide program committed to the well-being of these children through advocacy, education, and outreach.
In order to support children with an incarcerated parent and help them persevere through such a challenging experience, Sesame Workshop launched the Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration initiative. The bi-lingual (English/Spanish) resources include videos and a storybook for children to help support and comfort them, videos and guides for parents and caregivers to help them find the language to talk about incarceration with their children, and a resource for the incarcerated parent that highlights the importance of communication.
For more information, visit the Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration website or contact Our Children's Place.
A Bill of Rights for the Children of Incarcerated Parents
The San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (SFCIPP) created this downloadable bill of rights. Click either link below to download your copy.
When people hear “Coastal Horizons,” many immediately think of substance use treatment. That work remains central to our mission, but it is only one part of a much broader continuum of care.
In our latest article, Elizabeth Redenbaugh, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, highlights Child First, an evidence-based program serving infants, young children, and families experiencing significant stress and adversity. Coastal Horizons is now the largest Child First site in the country, with 34 teams reaching families across 41 North Carolina counties.
Why should early-childhood mental health matter to business leaders? Because when families are in crisis, the effects reach workplaces, schools, health care systems, and the broader economy. Supporting children and caregivers early is not only compassionate; it is a practical investment in workforce stability, stronger communities, and North Carolina’s future.
Read the full article to learn more about this important and rapidly growing part of Coastal Horizons’ work: www.wilmingtonbiz.com/insights/elizabeth_redenbaugh/strong_families_build_strong_communities%E2%8...
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