K.I.P. Care

Keeping it Positive
with Kids of Incarcerated Parents
In 2002 The United States Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that 7 million children had parents under some form of correctional supervision.  More than 721,000 of those children had parents incarcerated at the time.  In the state of Virginia 80% of the individuals that are incarcerated are parents.  Often times other family members or friends step in to raise the children and when that is not an option they end up being cared for by the state.

Although the children are not guilty of any wrong doing, they often suffer the consequences.  They are the innocent victim. The impact on many of these children is often seen in the rates of teen pregnancy, high school drop outs and juvenile crimes.  This link between the children and their parent is not genetic but rather circumstantial.  The K.I.P. Care Program works to end this cycle by providing opportunities for the children that they would never have experienced otherwise.
K.I.P Care is available to mothers and fathers who meet Second Chances Program eligibilty requirements.

This initiative is designed to meet the needs of Parents, Caregivers and Children ages 5 -17.

To Apply for Services call

(757) 664-4323
The K.I.P. Care Program takes a holistic approach providing services for the parents, the caregivers and the child(ren).  We work to enhance academic achievement by providing both individual and group tutorial sessions.  In addition the children participate in community service projects, and monthly workshops. Parents and caregivers also attend workshops and seminars to assist with transitioning and meeting the needs of the children. 

Our workshop topics vary from Goal Setting & Decision Making to Financial Literacy and Health & Well Being. 

To promote family reunification, children whose parents are still incarcerated get to visit their parent at whatever facility they are housed. 



Our Approach
I am very thankful for the KIP Care Program, not only did it help me as a caregiver, but it also helped Sharon with her self-esteem, interacting with others and she improved in her grades.
             - Faith Chambliss