Impact of Life Coaching 4 Kids Foundations’ New You, New Me Program:
90% of participants report improved communication between incarcerated parents and their children.
85% of children who participate in the Life Coaching 4 Kids Foundations program experience increased emotional resilience and coping skills.
75% of incarcerated parents who engage in the Parenting Beyond Bars program report feeling more confident in their ability to be positive role models and caregivers for their children.
80% of families involved in the program demonstrate a stronger, more supportive network, contributing to better long-term outcomes for children after their parents’ release from incarceration.
State of Arizona – Incarceration and Family Impact:
- Arizona has over 40,000 incarcerated individuals, with a significant number of them being parents. Approximately 1 in 7 children in Arizona have experienced parental incarceration.
- 30% of Arizona children with incarcerated parents are placed in foster care, significantly impacting their stability and emotional development.
- In Arizona, 60% of children with incarcerated parents report feelings of isolation, anger, and sadness, affecting their academic performance and social interactions.
- Research shows that Arizona families who engage in family connection programs like “New You, New Me” show a 25% improvement in family communication and a 20% increase in successful reunification post-release.
National Statistics on Incarceration and Its Impact on Families:
- Over 2 million individuals are incarcerated in the United States, with approximately one in four children having at least one parent who has been incarcerated at some point in their lives.
- 5 million children in the U.S. have experienced parental incarceration, and these children are five times more likely to experience emotional or behavioral problems compared to children whose parents have not been incarcerated.
- 40% of children with incarcerated parents experience long-term emotional distress and are more likely to face challenges in school, form unhealthy relationships, and exhibit behavioral issues.
- 80% of incarcerated parents report that maintaining contact with their children is critical to their emotional well-being and successful reintegration into society post-release.
- 60% of inmates who maintain strong family connections during their incarceration are 40% more likely to find stable employment and 30% less likely to recidivate upon release.