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.
Ella’s Bond Programs
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Children Focus Program
Our focus is on allowing children of incarcerated families to not feel an increased void due to the lack of a substantial parental role. Click to find out more.
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Bail Support Program
Our focus is on providing services for incarcerated families as a whole which is why we offer bail payments to prevent parents from remaining in prison while awaiting trial.
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Parenting in Prison Program
Our focus is on ensuring better visiting programs throughout state and federal prisons for children of incarcerated parents to prevent the substantial harmful impacts that the current system creates.
“I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better.”
— Georg C. Lichtenberg