1 in every 28 children in the United States has an incarcerated parent.*
In North Carolina, more than 18,000 children have a parent in prison. According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, an estimated 160,000 children in the state have experienced parental incarceration and the resulting consequences.
Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons Center is a statewide program committed to the well-being of these children through advocacy, education, and outreach.
In order to support children with an incarcerated parent and help them persevere through such a challenging experience, Sesame Workshop launched the Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration initiative. The bi-lingual (English/Spanish) resources include videos and a storybook for children to help support and comfort them, videos and guides for parents and caregivers to help them find the language to talk about incarceration with their children, and a resource for the incarcerated parent that highlights the importance of communication.
For more information, visit the Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration website or contact Our Children's Place.
A Bill of Rights for the Children of Incarcerated Parents
The San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (SFCIPP) created this downloadable bill of rights. Click either link below to download your copy.
Weather Update for Monday, March 16
Due to inclement weather expected tomorrow, some Coastal Horizons appointments will be moved to virtual visits to ensure the safety of our clients and staff.
If you have a scheduled appointment and would like to request a virtual option, please call the front desk at your program location and our team will be happy to coordinate.
Please note:
🔹 All Mobile Clinic appointments will be offered virtually on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to continue providing care while prioritizing safety. Stay safe, everyone!
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Today we celebrated a special milestone—the 10th anniversary of Our Children’s Place becoming part of Coastal Horizons.
Founded by Senator Ellie Kinnaird, Our Children’s Place was built on a vision of compassion and understanding. She saw what many did not—the pain, burdens, and barriers faced by children of incarcerated and returning parents—and she was determined to ensure these children had support, stability, and hope.
The celebration included a meaningful art dedication in honor of Senator Kinnaird, recognizing her lasting impact on the lives of so many families. The beautiful artwork was created by a talented team from Coastal Horizons’ Justice Services program: Anna Lester, Justice Services Executive Administration Assistant; Brad Williams, TASC Field Specialist; and Varonda Strouth, TASC Assistant Director.
Thank you to Senator Kinnaird and to Melissa Radcliff, current Program Director of Our Children’s Place, for your passion, leadership, and dedication to the children and families we serve. Your work continues to change lives every day. 💙
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