THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION ON CHILDREN - TAKEAWAYS 

Information about the takeaways from the impact of parental incarceration on children. The image contains the panel, coordinator, collage of sticky notes left by some participants, and an Always Parenting Frame
Some participants of the seminar shared encouraging messages for children who has or is currently experiencing parental incarceration.
Information about the takeaways from the impact of parental incarceration on children. The image contains the panel, coordinator, collage of sticky notes left by some participants, and an Always Parenting Frame
Information about the takeaways from the impact of parental incarceration on children. The image contains the panel, coordinator, collage of sticky notes left by some participants, and an Always Parenting Frame
Jennifer Herring, Ayriah Barr, Jill Gonzalez, Mandi Zapata, Dalila Guzman (standing)



Always Parenting 

About the Program:

The Fort Bend County "Always Parenting" Program is a collaboration between Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Behavioral Health Services. Always Parenting is a second chance program that assists individuals currently incarcerated (or have been in the last 6 months) at Fort Bend County Jail and have minor children. Children with an incarcerated parent may experience a multitude of stresses and hardship. "Always Parenting" offers an opportunity for incarcerated parents to rebuild relationships and maintain their relationship with their children. In addition, the program provides support services to the children and other caregivers.

Free Services Provided:

Parenting Classes: 

Circles Of Security for Parents with children six years and under

Parenting Inside Out

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)™

Visit Coaching:

Understanding the visitation process at FBC Jail   

Strengthen bonds between the incarcerated parent and their children or family members

Addressing potential challenges such as communication barriers, emotional distress, or behavioral issues during visits. 

Providing education on child development, parenting techniques, and coping strategies to incarcerated parents.

Case Management Service for both the incarcerated parent and the parent in the community.

Re-entry Services for the parent being released from FBC Jail.

Wraparound Assistance for the families.

The Team:
              Director, Dr. Connie Almeida 

              Program Manager, Dalila Guzman

              Case Manager Specialist, Ingrid Urbaez 


The Referral Form can be found at the bottom of the website www.fortbendcountytx.gov/bh with the name Referral-Form-for-Always-Parenting.docx (or you can click the link provided here.) Please click it and it will open in a new page where you can edit your responses (Please login to Microsoft Account if available and directly edit). In case you do not have a Microsoft Account to edit the page online, download the copy, open the file in either Word or Google Docs and enable editing, you will be able to edit the responses. Once completed, please attach the edited file and email to BHSAlwaysParenting@fbctx.gov We will reach out to you shortly.