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CT Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative - CTCIP

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The CTCIP Initiative seeks to improve the supports and services for children with incarcerated parents across the state.

Since fiscal year 2008, the Institute for Municipal & Regional Policy (IMRP) at Central Connecticut State University has been receiving annual funding from the Connecticut General Assembly to administer competitive grants for providing positive interventions for at-risk youth whose parent(s) and/or family members have been incarcerated. The IMRP continually seeks to gain an additional understanding of these children and their service-needs through research, evaluation and outreach activities. As-such, the IMRP, in collaboration with several faculty members from BOR’s major public universities, as well as other Universities, is evaluating the effectiveness of direct care services in alleviating negative responses to parental incarceration and improving the positive attributes of CIP.

10/07/2026

Wondering what visits in correctional facilities can look like?

It looks different in every facility and with every family! Some children and families may not be interested in or comfortable visiting their parent in person. Some CIP and families may prefer video calls, phone calls, or letters to communicate with their parent. Other families prefer in-person visits— whether that be contact or non-contact depending on the facility and their security levels and protocols.

The CIP Bill of Rights includes “I have the right to speak with, see, and touch my parent” and we want to support this. Research has shown the benefits of visitation and the positive impacts on children, parents, and families. No matter a specific child's preference, they have the right to access their parents!

10/05/2026

What is this month really about? 💯

This Parental Incarceration Awareness Month, our focus is not only about sharing resources with CIP, families, caregivers, and professionals but also about discussing the importance of access to visitation for children and families. New York’s CIP Initiative has a program called See Us, Support Us (and Parental Incarceration Awareness Month is often also referred to as SUSU Month). Their theme this year is centered around children having access to their parents who are incarcerated.

Having families visit their incarcerated loved ones has proven to be beneficial for all parties involved. Research has shown that having visitation improves children’s mental health while a parent is incarcerated, strengthens family ties, and lowers recidivism rates for the incarcerated parent. While not every child may want to visit their incarcerated parent, they have the right to have access to visit (if they wish to). At CTCIP, we are working to ensure that children have the access to their incarcerated parents and have comfortable spaces and procedures to do so.

10/03/2026

Do you love coffee and want to support CTCIP? ☕

Then, check out LuAnn’s Bakery and Cafe and their Orange Dreamsicle Latte! The CTCIP team wants to thank LuAnn’s for choosing us as their Donation Creation organization for October in honor of Parental Incarceration Awareness Month.

This means that $1 of every Orange Dreamsicle Latte purchased at any LuAnn’s location this month will go directly towards our CIP scholarship. Deserving UConn students with good academic standing who have been impacted by familial incarceration benefit from our scholarship every semester and you can support them AND get a delicious latte at the same time! Visit LuAnn’s in Hartford, Ellington, or Stafford to try this latte and help a great cause!

10/01/2026

Did you know that October is Parental Incarceration Awareness Month? 💜

Parental Incarceration Awareness Month raises awareness about the effects of parental incarceration on children. It also serves to educate the public about the prevalence of parental incarceration, highlighting the need for support systems for affected children and families and the need for policies that address the intergenerational cycle of harm caused by incarceration.

The Connecticut Children with Incarcerated Parents (CTCIP) Initiative runs out of UConn Hartford’s Institute of Municipal & Regional Policy. CTCIP serves as the state’s think tank and resource center for supporting children and families impacted by incarceration. Since 2008, the CTCIP team has worked consistently to create resources, build community and government partnerships, as well as research topics surrounding parental incarceration. Look out for our posts this month to bring awareness and support for CIP!

09/08/2026

Are you in the Hamden area and interested in opportunities for connection? 🤝

One of our ReConnectCT partners, Hamden Public Library, has multiple upcoming events for community members!

On September 9th, they are hosting a dinner for families impacted or formerly impacted by parental incarceration. 🍕

Every other Monday, there is a walking group that meets to walk on the Farmington Canal trail in the evenings. 🌳

On October 13th, there is a Teen College & Career Ready Learning Workshop for teens interesting in preparing for their future applying to college and/or the workforce. 💻

Any questions about the upcoming events? Email [email protected]

08/29/2026

Did you know that October is Parental Incarceration Awareness Month (also known as See Us, Support Us Month)? 🙂

Be sure to follow along on social media as we post resources and information from CTCIP as well as amplifying the work of others such as SUSU at Osborne. 💜

Specifically, you can register for SUSU's short film event being hosted on 10/6 in NY or submit your own art digitally to their art contest by 10/31! 🎨

08/17/2026

Members of the CTCIP Team, Kate Mazzotta & Irvine Peck's Agaya, had a great time at the CREC - Capitol Region Education Council Back to School Block Party event last week! 📚🎒

They were able to distribute various school supplies as well as resources for families and caregivers to minimize stigma and increase support of CIPs. 💜🥳

08/16/2026

Speaking Alert! 🚨

Next Friday, our CTCIP Project Lead, Irvine Peck's Agaya, is going to speak on some of the challenges children of incarcerated parents face, as well as the protective factors that can help support CIP.

This virtual discussion is part of an eight-part series of collaborative conversations titled "Conversation Hour: Children & Adolescents of the Americas; Challenges, Strengths, Cultures, Interventions & Policies." 🤝

Register using the QR code here and tune in on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 3pm ET!

08/06/2026

Are you or is someone you know a CREC student? ✏️🍎

Come see us at our booth at the CREC - Capitol Region Education Council Back to School Block Party on Wednesday from 3pm-5pm! We will be handing out school supplies and resources for caregivers and families about parental incarceration. 🎒📚

Any questions about us or the event? Feel free to DM us or email us at [email protected]!

06/25/2026

CTCIP celebrated Father's Day earlier this week with a Dads & Donuts Event! 🍩

The CTCIP team partnered with DOC and DCF staff at Osborn Correctional Institution to host an event for an incredible day of donuts, arts and crafts, games, a photo booth, and, most importantly, family connection. Children were able to celebrate Father's Day with their dads, showcasing the importance of child-friendly visitation in correctional facilities.

Read more about the event here: https://imrp.dpp.uconn.edu/2026/06/24/fathers-day-osborn-ci/

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10 Prospect Street
Hartford, CT
06103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(860) 832-1878

Website

http://www.CTCIP.org/

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