This organization provides support to children of incarcerated individuals. As a result of the advocacy of Ambassadors for Hope, a fulltime caseworker is available to identify resources to address guardianship issues, medical insurance for the child, financial assistance or food stamps, and other immediate needs. They provide teddy bears with a device on which incarcerated individuals can record a message to their child.They also have curated a collection of children’s books that present the subject of parental incarceration in a resilience encouraging fashion. They have books appropriate for preschool age children through middle school and young adults. There are no costs associated with services provided by this organization. They can provide information to anyone who contacts them.

Contact:
amborhope@gmail.com

http://ambassadorsforhope.com/