The Fair Chance Project

About Us

THE BEGINNING

This all began by a personal encounter with the struggle of making ends meet while a family was divided by bars. So many fail to notice the monumental need that children have while their parents are incarcerated to be integrated into the same opportunities as their peers. More importantly, we can fail to realize how this division effects our children’s lives and how it will undoubtedly, without help, effect our children’s futures.

OUR STORY

The Fair Chance Project Inc. started in the hearts of My Husband, Nolan and mine. Nolan is currently doing a life sentence in a Georgia State Prison. We have a 19 year old son and a 13 year old daughter. We know personally the effects of having a parent incarcerated. We saw the need for these children. We believe that there's no need to talk about it, because the truth of what one says lies in what one does.

KEY FACTORS TO SUCCESS

1) Caring And Consistent Relationships

2) Engaging School And Community Settings

3) Reachable Goals

4) Positive Support

How Does This Effect You?

Who IS Effected

1 in 9 African American children have a parent incarcerated
1 in 28 Hispanic children have a parent incarcerated
1 in 57 White children have a parent incarcerated
About 15-20% of children entering the child welfare system have incarcerated parents

How Are They Effected?

2.7 million children have a parent in prison. That is 1 in 28 children
Without intervention 70% of these children will later end up incarcerated
Approximately 10 million children have experienced incarceration at some point in their lives

Mental Issues Commonly Suffered

2.7 million children have a parent in prison. That is 1 in 28 children
Without intervention 70% of these children will later end up incarcerated
Approximately 10 million children have experienced incarceration at some point in their lives
Aggression
Depression
Anxiety
Delinquency
Rejection
Low self esteem
Withdrawal

HOW TO HELP

sponsor a child To Play A Sport

Athletics provide opportunities for lessons in teamwork, self-discipline, respect and integrity.

tUTOR a cHILD

Seeking a tutor to circumvent falling grades can build academic success in the future, and the child will enjoy school more as a result. Tutors provide academic assistance and support, which can help anyone who is struggling with a difficult subject. Since tutors often act as academic mentors, there are many ways they can provide help for the child.

Sponsor A Child To Play An Instrument

There’s little doubt that learning to play a musical instrument is great for developing brains.

Science has shown direct evidence that music training has a biological effect on children’s developing nervous systems.

Be An Accountability Partner

What is an Accountability Partner?

An Accountability Partner is a person who coaches another person to help the other person keep a commitment. Is this you?

Give a christmas Gift or birthday gift

give a monetary Donation

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