"In 1999 an estimated 721,000 prisoners left behind 1.5 million children. In the last 5 years that number has grown to over 2.4 million children. These children are at risk for poor academic achievement, drug abuse, early pregnancy, juvenile delinquency and imprisonment."
Homeland Insecurity - Children at Risk.
Shekinah Prison Ministries' goal is to help break the cycle of incarceration by building character and providing support and resources to the children and their caretaker.
Services Offered
Shekinah Prison Ministries are available to provide relief of the poor by assisting families who care for children from birth to 18 years of age who have a parent incarcerated.
Assistance with clothing and school supplies
visitation assistance
Gifts during the Christmas holiday
Training: Character Building, Anger Management, Financial Management, Drama Classes and Workplace Preparedness
Resource referral
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant requesting assistance must provide the following:
Proof of Person Incarcerated (Register Number)
Proof that child/children reside in your home
Proof of Need
Must be 18 years or older to submit an application
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Questions or Prayer Request
If you or someone you know are presently facing the challenges of being left behind please contact us today. If you have questions or if you are in need of prayer please email us and a representative will contact you.