Daddy Loves You: a story of enduring love during incarceration

• The story of Noah and his family as they navigate the uncertainties, strong emotions, and isolation that often accompany the removal of a parent from the home by law enforcement. With the help of his teacher, Noah and his family move towards understanding, resiliency, and hope.
• Reliable resources for caregivers who strive to support children who have, or have had, an incarcerated parent. Each resource is accompanied by a brief description of what caregivers can gain from the source and a link.
• A Shared Reading Scaffold to assist caregivers in preparing to initiate and sustain healthy, healing conversations with children who have, or have had, an incarcerated parent and their peers. This conversation starter addresses questions children may have, and naïve hypotheses they often express, so that caregivers can prepare to respond in a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive manner.
• Suggested activities to help children explore and express their feelings in healthy ways, such as creating a Safe Space and offering drawing, writing, painting, and dramatic play opportunities.