Parenting With Purpose works to restore families who have been effected by a parent's incarceration.  We focus on three key areas, the incarcerated parent, the children and the remaining spouse, caregiver or guardian.  By working with all three components we are well rounded in our approach and partner with other organizations to help in specific areas. 

For incarcerated moms and dads

 Parenting Classes

• A parenting class for incarcerated moms and dads

Brother's/Sister's Keeper

• A volunteer mentoring program for incarcerated or released dads or moms

CHOSEN

• A volunteer program to drive children to visit their incarcerated parent

First, through our Parenting the Future with Purpose program (PTFP) practical parent education classes are taught within the prisons.  These classes are for incarcerated moms and dads who are in need of assistance in repairing family relationships and enchancing their parenting skills in preparation for return to their homes and communities.  To foster the parent-child relationship, volunteers will drive children to visit their incarcerated parent.  PWP currently facilitates parenting clasees at:

• Minnesota Woman's Correctional Facility in Shakopee (MCF/SHK)
• Minnesota Men's Correctional Facility in Faribault (MCF/FRB)
• Hennepin County Women's Jail

For children with an incarcerated parent

Mentoring Match

• Mentors for children and teens with an incarcerated or released parent

Overcomers

• A support group for children and teens with an incarcerated or released parent

Second, our Mentoring For Life Change program (MLC) provides caring adult mentors for children of prisoners.  Building positive relationships in the lives of these youth will assist them in acheiving their hopes and dreams.  In addition, support meetings are offered for youth and children to attend.

For families with an incarcerated individual

 Compassion Night

• Life skills classes for families affected by the incarceration of a loved one
• A partnership with Prison Fellowship and Bridge Builders for Kids