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KidsMates explores the value that lived experiences can bring to research on mass incarceration and parental incarceration.

KidsMates C.A.R.E.S. approach focuses on supportive adults to empower children through their parent’s incarceration.

KidsMates describes parental incarceration resources for children, caregivers, and incarcerated parents.

Changemakers named KidsMates the "Equity in Action" champion for 2023 thanks to our followers, partners, and supporters.

KidsMates explores ongoing academic research on parental incarceration and criminal justice.

The New York Times published a KidsMates editorial on parental incarceration in The Learning Network. Read the full article here.

KidsMates speaks with Hour Children's Executive Director, Dr. Alethea Taylor, about programming for children with incarcerated parents

Happy Holidays! Today, KidsMates speaks with David Mariscal about Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program.

Read about "KidsMates C.A.R.E.S." approach in Pediatrics in Review's foundational article on caring for children of incarcerated parents.

Today, KidsMates Interviews SUSU steering members about this month's awareness campaign to support children with an incarcerated parent.

KidsMates President Martoma talks to NBC4 about the value of in-person prison visits.

On July 4th, KidsMates explores the power of storytelling and personal narrative in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.

Today, KidsMates speaks with Leticia Longoria-Navarro about the value of lived experiences in criminal justice reform.

Today, KidsMates focuses on parental incarceration in Native American communities and family-focused alternatives to traditional sentencing.

Today, KidsMates focuses on the mental health challenges in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.

Today, KidsMates focuses on how participation in sports can drive positive change in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.

Today, KidsMates speaks with Jeremy Robins at Echoes of Incarceration about independent filmmaking in criminal justice reform.

KidsMates President Dr. Martoma Receives Grant from American Academy of Pediatrics to Support Palm Beach Children Facing Adversity.

Today, KidsMates speaks with Bianca Tylek about the commercialization of prisons and the exploitation of incarcerated persons.

Today, KidsMates talks with Andrew Warren from Recidiviz about using technology for positive changes in criminal justice reform.

Today, KidsMates interviews Paul Wright about his lifetime fighting for the rights of justice-involved individuals.

Today, KidsMates is joined by Alyssa Tamboura from Walls to Bridges to discuss her innovative book project for parents in the prison system.

Today, KidsMates speaks with youth advocate Dr. Whitney Hollins about her book "Anna’s Test" and about tips to overcome childhood adversity.

Dr. Martoma’s talk describes systemic inequities facing children of incarcerated parents and highlights strategies to help them thrive.

Today, KidsMates speaks with Osborne's Tanya Krupat about the annual "See Us, Support Us" initiative for children with incarcerated parents.

Today, KidsMates interviews Zo Orchingwa from Ameelio about his app to send free mail to friends and family in prison.

Today, KidsMates speaks with Amy Friedman of POPS about providing safe and empowering spaces for teenagers with an incarcerated loved one.

Joshua Martoma of KidsMates "shines a light on the silent American epidemic of parental incarceration" at this year's SUSU events.

Now, more than ever, children of incarcerated parents are at high risk of poor health and well-being. This family is trying to fix that.

Dr. Martoma's “Tips to Support Children When a Parent is in Prison” is published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

There aren’t any cameras to capture what happens behind prison walls, but my dad’s stories give me a glimpse of what it feels like.

Attorney General Barr asks the BOP Director to consider releasing non-violent, vulnerable federal prisoners to home confinement.

I'm not allowed to bring my watch into my Daddy's visiting room, but I am allowed to make a top secret alarm schedule with him.

The only certainty about prison visits is uncertainty. These "tips" can help you navigate visiting an incarcerated loved one.