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Children Heard and Seen supports children, young people and their families who are impacted by parental imprisonment. It is estimated that 312,000 children each year have a parent in prison, although there is no database of who these children are and whether they are receiving support. As the prison population continues to rise, so does the number of children impacted. We strive to support their needs, listen to their concerns, and have their views heard and reflected in policy.

We offer 1-1 support with trained staff, volunteer mentoring, parent support, peer support groups for children, online activities for children, and activity days.

Our Support Package:

• One to one support with specialised staff for children to explore and understand their emotions surrounding their family members in prison

• Support for parents and carers around communicating with children, including ways to tell your child that their parent is in prison

• Activity groups for children to explore feelings and meet others in similar circumstances

• Volunteer mentoring to help children process emotions with a neutral person outside of the family home

• Parenting support

• Online support and online activities for children

• Activity days including our annual Summer Residential

Who is this aimed at?

Children, young people and their families who are impacted by paternal imprisonment

Where

Online

Cost

This support is free

How to get involved

If you would like support, please phone or email, or send us a private message on our Facebook page

Contact details

Phone: 07557339258

Email: info@childrenheardandseen.co.uk

For further information

For more information about Children Heard and Seen search Children Heard and Seen in this directory.

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