Children of Incarcerated Caregivers
promotes the rights and best interests of children
impacted by parental incarceration worldwide.
Children of Incarcerated Caregivers promotes the rights and best interests of children impacted by parental incarceration worldwide.
We research issues related to parental incarceration and collaborate with diverse partners to advocate for policies and programs that support children who are impacted. We develop resources for legal professionals, provide students with meaningful research opportunities, and connect affected youth to enrichment programs.
Our Latest Work
It was a busy summer for CIC! Our cohort of student researchers began looking into pregnancy in immigration detention, the youth in our family network enjoyed summer camp, and we hosted our annual fundraiser at Berlin jazz club.
Our Next Event
Caregivers Under Trial: A Global Forum on Mothers Facing Detention & Their Children
4th Annual Global Prison Nursery Network Conference
November 1 & 2, 2026
Mumbai, India and Zoom
Our Student Researchers
CIC offers research and advocacy opportunities to graduate and law students. Student researchers like Kania make a lasting impact on our work. In 2019, she helped CIC establish its partnership with YMCA of the North and is now a Licensed Social Worker supporting children and families navigating trauma and life transitions.
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Help ensure that children are respected and supported when their parent is incarcerated.
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