The Me and Mommy Campaign is an initiative aimed at addressing the unique needs of incarcerated mothers with young children. Taking a clinical and scientific approach within a controlled environment, the program seeks to better understand the contributing factors behind the overrepresentation of young and new mothers in the prison population.
The primary objective is to strengthen the bond between mother and child in a nurturing, supportive setting—ultimately working to break the cycle that leads children to follow their mothers into the prison system. With research showing that children of incarcerated mothers face a 32.8% chance of ending up in the justice system themselves, this program targets a critical intervention point.
The initiative focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of this cycle through intentional strategies that include introducing positive stimuli—such as increased mother-child interaction, healthy environmental conditions, access to developmentally appropriate toys and puzzles, and the integration of technology to foster emotional and cognitive growth.
A key component of the Me and Mommy Campaign includes no-cost virtual visitations between the incarcerated mother and the child’s primary care doctors and teachers on a quarterly basis. These virtual sessions ensure that mothers remain actively involved in their children’s health, education, and overall development, reinforcing their role as engaged parents and reducing the disconnection caused by incarceration.
The mission is clear: to disrupt the generational patterns of incarceration by strengthening the parent-child relationship, improving the mental and emotional well-being of both mother and child, reducing dependency on the welfare system, encouraging positive social development, and lowering long-term involvement with the criminal legal system.
By creating a safe and empowering environment, the Me and Mommy Campaign strives to improve individual and family outcomes while addressing broader systemic challenges tied to incarceration and its lasting impact on families and communities.
