Family Issues Inside Prison or Jail

    How to connect with your child after your release if you gave birth while incarcerated.Ways you can show that you will be able to parent your child after your release.What paternity/parentage is and why it matter for reentry.What kinds of convictions will restrict your ability to have jail/prison visits with a child.

  1. Pregnancy & Mothering While Incarcerated

    1. I gave birth while incarcerated. How do I connect with my child after I am released?

    2. What can I do to show that I am able to parent my child after my release?

  2. Restrictions on Children Visiting Currently Incarcerated Parents

    1. Can my children visit me in state prison?

    2. How do I get a court order to reinstate visitation with my child?

    3. What is the Institution Classification Committee, and how do I request contact visits through it?

    4. I was arrested for a child-related offense, but not convicted. Can my child visit me in jail or prison?

  3. Paternity/Parentage Issues

    1. What is paternity/parentage?

    2. Why does legal paternity/parentage matter?

    3. What does paternity have to do with my reentry?

    4. Can my criminal record affect paternity issues and reconnecting with my child?

    5. How do I establish parentage?

    6. Can i establish my parentage in court while i am incarcerated?