Children of incarcerated parents often face stigma, instability, and limited, tailored supports. The college application and payment processes add extra barriers for families already stretched thin. Our mentorship program provides consistent, caring support, meaningful opportunities, and a sense of belonging to help these youth heal, gain confidence, and build practical skills for the future.

Key components:

• Holistic support: mentoring focused on emotional healing, resilience, and leadership development.

• Practical guidance: assistance with FAFSA, college essays, admissions, and career counseling.

• Expanded training: vocational and technical options (for example, CPR certification), hands-on learning, and alternatives to traditional classrooms.

• Asset-based approach: identifying and cultivating individual strengths—public speaking, bilingualism, creativity—and measuring growth in social-emotional skills such as leadership, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and resilience.

• Long-term impact: sustained mentorship, community support, and measurable outcomes aimed at reducing future justice-system involvement.

Call to action: Join us in investing long-term in these dynamic individuals. Every one of them STANDS A CHANCE to thrive and succeed. And we will make that happen with some basic human needs like love, understanding, acceptance, encouragement, stability and to know that you are seen and heard.

Sue Ann Staton

Founder & Director