“I’m able to see my daughter, and I hope she remembers that even though I’m in the prison facility … we are able to still bond and have moments together.”
—Chanel, incarcerated mom
For mothers behind bars, to be separated from their children is to live with the sadness and pain of missed birthdays, holidays, and other milestones.
This Mother’s Day, experience how God is restoring relationships and families in powerful ways through Prison Fellowship® Angel Tree.
At a recent event at Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center, a grandmother met her grandkids for the first time and moms dreamed of brighter futures with their sons and daughters.
Every dollar makes a difference. With as little as $5, you can reach prisoners and their families with the life-transforming hope of Jesus. Will you give a gift today?
Missing any family holiday can be devastating for moms behind bars, but Mother’s Day is a particularly difficult time. However, with God’s help and a community of support, it’s possible for moms in prison to sustain hope and stay connected with their kids. Watch a roundtable discussion among a group of formerly incarcerated women sharing their experiences of motherhood.
