The bond between incarcerated parents and their children often endures through times of crisis, and has the potential to influence children in positive ways. Despite the crimes incarcerated mothers and fathers have committed, most-like other parents-want to be good parents. Research highlights the importance of programs that facilitate and strengthen family connections during incarceration. These programs have been shown to reduce the strain of parental separation, reduce recidivism rates, and increase the likelihood of successful re-entry. ^[1]   In addition, a recent study found that providing services to the families of prisoners can have benefits for the inmate, including lower rates of physical, mental, and emotional problems and reduced drug use and recidivism. ^[2]