Our Focus
The Bureau of Justice reports that roughly 52% of state inmates and 63% of federal inmates reported have an estimate of 1,706,600 minor children under the age of 18. The incarceration rates of parents cause families and children great hardship as they try to build after the removal of a loved one. These families face extensive adversity when a family member becomes incarcerated, including depression, shame, tainted- reputation, and financial burdens. In addition, these families develop emotional and mental issues, lack support, and feel isolated from their communities.
There remains a lack of services for meeting the current needs of children with incarcerated parents. These children are constantly overlooked as currently, there are no government programs tailored to recognize the needs of children in this area or take responsibility for their future well-being. Therefore, children of incarcerated parents remain overlooked, and their needs remain neglected, leading to repeating incarcerated cycles and poor life outcomes.
How we plan to solve
We plan to create a positive atmosphere for the children of incarcerated parents by offering several different services:
Educational and goal support services
Peer support groups
24-hour counseling services
Mentorship
Planned activities and outings
Relationship-building services
With these tools, we plan to allow children of incarcerated parents to develop productive growth and foster relationships amongst peers and adults to prevent the repeating cycle of generational incarceration.
Houston Area Program
It is our mission to provide an individual approach and service plan to support the needs of children with incarcerated family members. We accept children from age 10 and up and offer them a commitment of support up until the age of 21.
Our plan is to guide these individuals through their healing and growth process by allowing them to take part in multiple services to develop their individual success plan. Ella’s Bond will offer outing tailored to teach , build, and advance the child to achieve their individual goals.
Program Requirements
• The youth has a guardian who is currently incarcerated or recently released
• Is between the ages of 10-15 years of age
• Is aware their guardian is incarcerated
• The youth is a resident of the greater Houston area.
Referral Process:
Whether you’re a Physician , teacher, counselor or concerned family member looking for answers and support, if you know of a Houston-area youth that could benefit from our services, please consider referring them to our program by filling out this form.
Portland Area Program
It is our mission to provide an individual approach and service plan to support the needs of children with incarcerated family members. We accept children from age 10 and up and offer them a commitment of support up until the age of 21.
Our plan is to guide these individuals through their healing and growth process by allowing them to take part in multiple services to develop their individual success plan. Ella’s Bond will offer outings tailored to teach, build, and advance the child to achieve their individual goals.
Program Requirements
• The youth has a guardian who is currently incarcerated or recently released
• Is between the ages of 10-15 years of age
• Is aware their guardian is incarcerated
• The youth is a resident of the greater Portland area.
Referral Process:
Whether you’re a Physician, teacher, counselor, or concerned family member looking for answers and support, if you know of a Portland-area youth that could benefit from our services, please consider referring them to our program by filling out this form.
Ella’s Way Virtual Services & Spring/Summer Greet Weeks
It is our goal to be able to offer services to all children of incarcerated family members throughout America. To begin this process we will hold virtual sessions for children throughout America on a monthly basis. Children who enroll in this program will be eligible to attend our Summer Greet weeks which will take place throughout spring and summer breaks in different states.
Spring and Summer session information TBA
Referral Process:
Whether you’re a Physician, teacher, counselor, or concerned family member looking for answers and support, if you know a youth that could benefit from our virtual services, please consider referring them to our program by filling out this form.