Children of incarcerated mothers are 4 times more liked to stay in foster care than those whose moms are not locked up.
This fact sheet presents data on parents as prisoners, the affect this has on the children and how foster care plays a role.
75% of incarcerated women are mothers. 22% of children with a parent in prison are under the age of 5.
PARENTAL INCARCERATION CREATES ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES