Family support
When someone is in prison, or a family is under strain, everyone feels it. We support the whole family.
The whole familyWhat we offer
We offer emotional, spiritual and practical help to families experiencing imprisonment, poverty or social disadvantage.
Where it is appropriate and safe, we encourage family stability, responsible parenting and reconciliation.
- Support for families of people in prison
- Help explaining a parent's imprisonment to children
- Parenting support and family stability
- Practical help when money is tight
- Pastoral care and prayer
Who it's for
Partners & parents
Keeping things going while someone is away.
Children
Making sense of a parent in prison.
Grandparents & carers
Taking on more than expected.
How it works
Reach out
Contact us or ask a school, church or worker to refer you.
Listen & plan
We hear what's happening and agree the right support.
Ongoing care
Regular contact, practical help and a community around you.
Will my information be shared?
Only with your consent, unless we have a safeguarding duty to protect someone.
Do you help with prison visits?
[BTMA to confirm specific visit support.] We can guide you through the process.
Is there a cost?
No. Our family support is free.
Need support right now?
Tell us what's happening. A member of our team will get back to you, in confidence.