501(c)(3)

Nonprofit

Supporting Children,
Strengthening Families

Providing comprehensive support for children and caregivers impacted by parental incarceration through counseling, mentorship, and community connection.

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501(c)(3)

Nonprofit

About Us

Who We Are

Child Arise Tennessee is dedicated to providing hope, healing, and opportunity for children and families affected by parental incarceration.

Through trauma-informed care, mentorship, education, and community connection, we empower children to build resilience and thrive—no matter their circumstances.

Trauma-informed support & care
Mentorship & positive role models
Family & community connection events
Educational resources & advocacy

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We need to stop
just pulling people
out of the river.
We need to go
upstream and find
out why they're
falling in.

Comprehensive Support Services

We provide wraparound support to children and families affected by parental incarceration—fostering stability, resilience, and opportunity through targeted services and community engagement.

2.7M

Children affected nationally

Core service areas

100%

Dedicated to our mission

Emotional & Mental Health Support

Trauma-informed care for healing

Building a trauma-informed approach to connect children and families to appropriate, trusted mental health resources through schools and community partners.

Connection to individual counseling through partner providers

Referral to group-based therapeutic supports

Collaboration with school-based mental health teams

Crisis support coordination through established community resources

Increased emotional regulation, coping skills, and resilience over time

Mentorship & Life Skills

Building resilience through connection

Developing mentorship and life-skills programming centered on consistent relationships, positive role models, and personal growth.

Group-based shared experience opportunities

Mentorship programming (in development)

Life skills and resilience workshops

Youth leadership development opportunities

Increased confidence, self-esteem, and long-term life skills

Academic & College Support

Opening pathways to success

Supporting children's academic success by helping families and schools identify gaps, navigate systems, and access existing educational resources.

Academic support coordination and referrals

College and career readiness guidance (in partnership)

Educational advocacy in collaboration with schools

Scholarship and resource navigation assistance

Improved educational engagement and long-term academic pathways

Family Connection Services

Strengthening family bonds

Exploring and developing supportive strategies — in partnership with existing service providers — that help families stay connected and supported.

Support for virtual visitation access (through partners)

Transportation coordination and resource referrals

Family bonding and engagement opportunities

Communication support and guidance

Stronger family relationships and sustained connection

Caregiver & Household Support

Supporting the whole family

Prioritizing caregiver support through connection, information sharing, and access to trusted community resources.

Caregiver support gatherings (as available)

Resource navigation and referrals

Community connection and partnership building

Family-strengthening education and opportunities

Increased caregiver confidence and family stability

Enrichment & Recreation

Growing through experiences

Helping children experience joy, creativity, and belonging through partnerships and special initiatives as capacity allows.

Seasonal enrichment opportunities

Creative and expressive activities (partner-led)

Outdoor and recreational experiences

Youth leadership and engagement opportunities

Increased creativity, confidence, and positive identity development

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The Need in Our Community

Understanding the scope and impact of parental incarceration helps us better serve children and families in Tennessee and across the nation.

10%

Tennessee Minors Affected

Of minors in Tennessee have at least one parent incarcerated (~144,000 children)

Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation

National Ranking

Tennessee is tied for 3rd in the nation for most justice-impacted youth

Source: Governor's Early Literacy Foundation

Nationwide Impact

Of American children experience parental incarceration at some point in childhood

Source: Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice

<31%

Receive Visitors

Less than 1/3 of prisoners in state prisons receive visitors

Source: Prison Policy Initiative

63%

Far from Home

Of incarcerated in state prisons are more than 100 miles from home

Source: Prison Policy Initiative

500%

Rise Since 1980

Increase in children with a father in prison or jail from 1980 to 2000