The needs of children of prisoners and their families are very diverse. Many of the children live in poverty with extended family members. In fact, nationally most children of prisoners are cared for by their 60 + year old grandmothers. Family caretakers typically receive less than $200 per month to raise a child and many families are caring for more several children of an incarcerated parent.
So How Can I Help?
The children of prisoners involved in the STARS project have very similar needs and here are some ways you can help.
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One way to help is to become a Mentor. Please contact the following organizations for more information:
STARS PIMA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson (520-624-2447)
www.tucsonbigs.org
STARS Maricopa
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (602-264-2447)
www.bbbsaz.org
STARS Northern
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff (928-774-0649)
www.bbbsf.com
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters (928-778-5135)
- Another way that you could help is to invite STARS Mentoring to make a presentation to your community organization. Contact: mallen@thepartnership.us
- Another way is to help engage the faith community in mentoring by involving your Pastor, Minister, church or faith organization. Invite STARS Mentoring to come make a presentation on how to become a mentor to a child. One on one and on site mentoring available. Contact: alabayen@thepartnership.us
- Another way to help is to get educated about this group of children and what the issues are by being on the STARS mailing list. Contact: mallen@thepartnership.us
- Make a donation to the STARS project to support the coordination of volunteers or the everyday needs of the child (back packs, school supplies, shoes, birthday gifts, and clothing).
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