Jacob was only three years old when his mother was incarcerated. While she was gone, he lived with his elderly great-grandparents who had also been the caregivers of his mother when she was younger, due to her mother's illness.
Jacob's mother participated in parenting classes with Arkansas Voices for the Children Left Behind while she was in prison, and Arkansas Voices also assisted her in her re-entry and her reunification with Jacob. She returned home, resumed parenting with her grandparents' support, and became a VISTA volunteer working with Arkansas Voices to put on the Southern Summit for Children of the Incarcerated. Jacob's mother also serves on the Board of Directors of Arkansas Voices.
Jacob still remembers his mother's absence, and mentions her incarceration and his visits to see her at the jail. His mom has been very wise in keeping the door open to his questions about her incarceration, and Jacob continues to thrive in the care of his mother. Sadly, he lost his great-grandfather, a source of grief and mourning for him, as his grandpa had been his greatest fan.
Arkansas Voices works with many families like Jacob and his mother, providing support during the parent's incarceration and re-entry. To learn more about Arkansas Voices, visit our website at www.arkansasvoices.org.
Jacob's mother participated in parenting classes with Arkansas Voices for the Children Left Behind while she was in prison, and Arkansas Voices also assisted her in her re-entry and her reunification with Jacob. She returned home, resumed parenting with her grandparents' support, and became a VISTA volunteer working with Arkansas Voices to put on the Southern Summit for Children of the Incarcerated. Jacob's mother also serves on the Board of Directors of Arkansas Voices.
Jacob still remembers his mother's absence, and mentions her incarceration and his visits to see her at the jail. His mom has been very wise in keeping the door open to his questions about her incarceration, and Jacob continues to thrive in the care of his mother. Sadly, he lost his great-grandfather, a source of grief and mourning for him, as his grandpa had been his greatest fan.
Arkansas Voices works with many families like Jacob and his mother, providing support during the parent's incarceration and re-entry. To learn more about Arkansas Voices, visit our website at www.arkansasvoices.org.
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