In addition, when the mentally ill are released from prison, they do not have adequate housing. Could you imagine having a heartache that seems to never go away? Having a parent in prison can have an impact on a childsmental health, social behavior, and educational prospects. Which policies show promise in ameliorating it? Jonathans mother Tracy told theGrio that her son was a math whiz and often the peacemaker at school. J.B. Pritzker's home while carrying a Mother's Day card that contains demands for Gov. Racial disparities in incarceration contribute to racial disparities in health. Harmful effect on maternal health may persist or even grow over time. The report summarizes participants' recommendations, ways to reach this unique at-risk population, and evidence-based mentoring practices that can serve the needs and support the strengths of children of incarcerated parents. Sections following an executive summary include: research and background on children of incarcerated parents and mentoring; supporting high-quality mentoring relationships for children of incarcerated parentsprogram practices (i.e., mentor and youth recruitment, screening and intake assessment, matching, training, monitoring and support, structure and supports for mentoring activities, family engagement, external partnerships, and closure of mentoring relationships) and organizational infrastructure and capacity; and recommendations for practice and policy. Praying for you and your son. Mothering in your head, longing to mother, and guilt as mothering enabled incarcerated mothers to maintain their identities as mothers despite their separation from their children.. Each year, hundreds of thousands of prisoners are released from state and federal facilities, and many more are cycled through local jail facilities. [CDATA[//>