Providing comprehensive support for children and caregivers impacted by parental incarceration through counseling, mentorship, and community connection.
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.
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We provide wraparound support to children and families affected by parental incarceration—fostering stability, resilience, and opportunity through targeted services and community engagement.
Trauma-informed care for healing
Professional counseling and therapy services designed specifically for children and families navigating the complex emotions of parental incarceration.
Students show improved emotional regulation and resilience
Building resilience through connection
Matching children with trained mentors who understand their unique journey, focusing on goal setting, life skills, and personal development.
Enhanced self-esteem and improved life outcomes
Opening pathways to success
Comprehensive educational support including tutoring, college preparation, and advocacy to ensure academic success and future opportunities.
Improved academic performance and college enrollment rates
Strengthening family bonds
Innovative solutions to maintain and strengthen family relationships through technology, transportation assistance, and family bonding activities.
Stronger family connections and improved relationships
Supporting the whole family
Empowering caregivers with support groups, resource navigation, and community connections to strengthen the entire family system.
Increased caregiver confidence and family stability
Growing through experiences
Creative and recreational programs that build resilience, self-esteem, and leadership skills while creating positive memories and experiences.
Enhanced creativity, leadership skills, and self-confidence
Understanding the scope and impact of parental incarceration helps us better serve children and families in Tennessee and across the nation.
Of minors in Tennessee have at least one parent incarcerated (~144,000 children)
Tennessee is tied for 3rd in the nation for most justice-impacted youth
Of American children experience parental incarceration at some point in childhood
Less than 1/3 of prisoners in state prisons receive visitors
Of incarcerated in state prisons are more than 100 miles from home
Increase in children with a father in prison or jail from 1980 to 2000
Your support helps us expand our reach and deepen our impact. Together, we can create brighter futures for more children and families.