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Always Parenting

THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION ON CHILDREN - TAKEAWAYS

Information about the takeaways from the impact of parental incarceration on children. The image contains the panel, coordinator, collage of sticky notes left by some participants, and an Always Parenting Frame
Some participants of the seminar impact of parental incarceration on children left encouraging messages for any child who has or is currently experience incarceration
Information about the takeaways from the impact of parental incarceration on children. The image contains the panel, coordinator, collage of sticky notes left by some participants, and an Always Parenting Frame
Information about the takeaways from the impact of parental incarceration on children. The image contains the panel, coordinator, collage of sticky notes left by some participants, and an Always Parenting Frame
Jennifer Herring, Ayriah Barr, Jill Gonzalez, Mandi Zapata, Dalila Guzman (standing)

 

Always Parenting 

About the Program:

The Fort Bend County "Always Parenting" Program is a collaboration between Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Behavioral Health Services. Always Parenting is a second chance program that assists individuals currently incarcerated (or have been in the last 6 months) at Fort Bend County Jail and have minor children. Children with an incarcerated parent may experience a multitude of stresses and hardship. "Always Parenting" offers an opportunity for incarcerated parents to rebuild relationships and maintain their relationship with their children. In addition, the program provides support services to the children and other caregivers.

Free Services Provided:

Parenting Classes: 
Circles Of Security for Parents with children six years and under

Parenting Inside Out

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Visit Coaching:
Understanding the visitation process at FBC Jail   

Strengthen bonds between the incarcerated parent and their children or family members

Addressing potential challenges such as communication barriers, emotional distress, or behavioral issues during visits. 

Providing education on child development, parenting techniques, and coping strategies to incarcerated parents.

Case Management Service for both the incarcerated parent and the parent in the community.

Re-entry Services for the parent being released from FBC Jail.
 

Wraparound Assistance for the families.

The Team:
              Director, Dr. Connie Almeida 
              Program Manager, Dalila Guzman
              Case Manager Specialist, Ingrid Urbaez 
 

The Referral Form can be found at the bottom of the website www.fortbendcountytx.gov/bh with the name Referral-Form-for-Always-Parenting.docx (or you can click the link provided here.) Please click it and it will open in a new page where you can edit your responses. In case you do not have a Microsoft Account to edit the page online, download the copy, open the file and enable editing, you will be able to edit the responses. Once completed, please attach the edited file and email to [email protected] We will reach out to you shortly.