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We help families separated by incarceration stay connected through the healing power of reading.

Imagine being a parent who can’t tuck their child in at night.

The trauma of family separation can impact children’s mental health and educational achievement. Reading out loud to children is shown to have a positive impact on their overall learning and abilities. In addition, continued family contact can lower recidivism rates for incarcerated parents upon release.

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How Our Volunteers Help Families Stay Connected

Visit Huron Valley Correctional Facility or Washtenaw County Jail

Help a parent choose a book for their child

Record the parent reading to their child

Send book and recording to child

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“My girls listen to me read almost every night and they love it. They say it makes them feel like I’m still there to tuck them in and they love hearing my voice. Thank you for bridging the gap from here to home!”

“I hope it’ll help for when I go home, so that my one year old will know me by my voice. I can’t even express how thankful I am for this program based on that alone!”

“This program is such a positive thing for children. My kids were so excited to get their recordings. They played them over and over.”

“I read Brown Bear, Brown Bear to my son, and when I talked with him over the phone he recited the book to me. I loved it. Thank you so much for this program.”

“After reading to my children, my heart will rest easy tonight. It was a therapeutic and stress relieving experience.”

“I feel like I’m building a connection with my children—giving them an opportunity to grow with me while I’m incarcerated.”

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