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.
🎉 Congratulations to Kebrina Redd! 🎉
Coastal Horizons is proud to celebrate Kebrina Redd, LCSW, Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Coordinator, on being selected as a finalist for the 2026 WILMA Women to Watch Award in the Health Category!
Kebrina's unwavering commitment to leading with purpose, compassion, and excellence has made a lasting impact on the individuals, families, and communities we serve. Through her leadership, she not only strengthens Family Centered Treatment services but also inspires and mentors both new and experienced practitioners, helping shape the future of behavioral health across our region.
Please join us in congratulating Kebrina on this outstanding achievement and wishing her the very best!
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We are incredibly grateful to the Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC for their generous donation through the congregation's Bargain Box Legacy Fund in support of Coastal Horizons' Open House Youth Shelter. We were honored to welcome The Rev. Jody Greenwood to our headquarters today for the check presentation.
The donation will provide a new washer and dryer for our Open House Youth Shelter, helping ensure that youth experiencing homelessness and crisis have access to clean clothing and linens in a safe, welcoming environment. While these may seem like everyday necessities, they help restore dignity, comfort, and hope to the young people we serve.
Thank you to the congregation of Church of the Servant Episcopal for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to caring for vulnerable youth in our community. Together, we are helping young people find safety, stability, and a brighter future.
#CoastalHorizons #OpenHouseYouthShelter #CommunityPartners #YouthServices #ThankYou #WilmingtonNC
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✨ Celebrating 10 Years of Impact ✨
Join Coastal Horizons as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Our Children’s Place becoming part of the Coastal Horizons family and honor a decade of advocacy, compassion, and support for children and families impacted by incarceration.
We are honored to recognize North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein as the inaugural recipient of the Ellie Kinnaird Award for her leadership in improving outcomes for individuals re-entering society after incarceration and bringing greater awareness to families too often unseen.
The celebration will be hosted by David Crabtree, former WRAL-TV anchor and longtime North Carolina journalist.
Together, we celebrate the power of hope, connection, and second chances. RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY AT secure.everyaction.com/3H80OU_rakCJzmPRGn12Vg2
📅 Monday, August 3
📍 McKimmon Center | Raleigh, NC
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