For children. For families. For the future.

Paying It Forward for the Next Generation

We support children and families affected by parental incarceration while working to break the cycle of parental incarceration and create brighter opportunities for the next generation.

Children at Risk Foundation
Who We Are

From challenges to change.

The Children at Risk Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to supporting children and teens whose lives are directly impacted by parental incarceration. We assist through monthly food distribution and support groups as well as quarterly clothing distribution. The foundation also collaborates with probation and parole to offer community service opportunities to individuals reentering society.

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Paying It Forward

Investing in the next generation through meaningful support, resources and opportunity.

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Empowering the Future

Helping children recognize their value, build resilience and reach their full potential.

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Breaking Cycles

Creating pathways that help reduce the multigenerational effects of trauma, shame and stigma.

Our commitment to children and families

The Children at Risk Foundation is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving children impacted by parental incarceration. We work to protect the rights and well-being of children, one of the most underserved and misrepresented and vulnerable populations affected by adverse childhood experiences.

We provide education and nutrition services, clothing provisions and other practical resources designed to help alleviate the burden placed on both children and their caregivers.

A safe place to be heard.

Parental incarceration can bring significant changes to the family structure. By providing a safe place to gather, be heard and build community, we help children and caregivers develop support systems that can encourage healing and help minimize the multigenerational effects of trauma, shame and stigma.

Guidance. Provisions. Direction. Hope.

We are here to provide guidance, provisions, direction and hope to those in need while facilitating opportunities to innovate, develop and strive toward their full potential.

What we do

Support that meets families where they are.

Our programs are designed around practical needs, emotional support and community connection.

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Food & Essential Supplies

Monthly support with food and essential supplies for children and caregivers who need a helping hand.

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Seasonal Clothing

Quarterly clothing support to help children have what they need throughout the changing seasons.

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Family Support Groups

Community-based support groups for children and caregivers, creating space for encouragement, connection and hope.

Get involved

You can help change a child's tomorrow.

Whether you give, volunteer, donate needed items or help spread the word, your support helps us invest in children and families.

Ways to help

Give: Make a financial contribution.

Volunteer: Share your time and skills.

Donate supplies: Help stock essential resources.

Share our mission: Tell someone who may want to help.

Connect with us

We'd love to hear from you.

If your family is affected by parental incarceration, contact us to learn about available support. We also welcome questions about volunteering, giving supplies and community partnerships.