Below is the first in a new series of blog posts created by those caring for children with a parent in prison that we have supported. The series aims to shine a light on the harms experienced by children and families when a parent goes to prison, and highlight the benefits that providing good support […]
A Parent’s Story 1: Adele Read More »
We have recently secured funding to introduce an innovative new support position to offer specialised support to children with a mother in prison. This post aims to respond to the distinct challenges often faced by children with this experience by focusing our support offerings. A central element of the project also involves formalising our learning so
Children Heard and Seen: Children with a Mother in Prison: Snapshot Report 2021 Read More »
The last 12 months have proven to be a challenging yet brilliant year for Children Heard and Seen. Check out our brand-new Impact Report for 2020-2021 below. The report outlines all of the fantastic steps we have taken this year, as well as showing our vision for supporting children in the future. Thank you so much
Impact Report 2020 – 2021 Read More »
“It’s the shame and stigma… isolation and the trauma that the children experience that is the motivating force” IN CONVERSATION WITH … Sarah Burrows This podcast contains real-life recordings of children which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode Edwina Grosvenor talks to Sarah Burrows, founder of Children Heard and Seen, a charity that
On March 30th 2021, families supported by Children Heard and Seen were interviewed by both BBC Look North and BBC South about the impacts that lockdown had on their children. This was a brilliant opportunity to raise awareness surrounding difficulties faced by our families over the last year. Check out the full clips below! BBC
‘They should have thought about their children before they committed the crime’ Whenever an article appears in the media with a focus on children impacted by parental imprisonment many of the responses will be along the lines of the quote at the top of the page. Families have come to expect it, brace themselves for
It isn’t About the Prisoner… Read More »
“How are people supposed to reform and make a change when there is a stigma attached to them?” This week, one of the mothers that we support who cares for a child impacted by parental imprisonment spoke on BBC Radio Wolverhampton about her experiences. Vix shared her vision for how things could be improved for
Earlier today, four mothers that we support who care for children with a parent in prison were interviewed on TimesRadio about what their lives are currently like. Unfortunately, the interview experienced some technical difficulties which meant that these women weren’t able to get across all of the ideas that they wanted to share. These women
Children supported by Children Heard and Seen were interviewed by Channel 5 News speaking about their lived experience of parental imprisonment. Please watch the video below. Back to Our News
5 children supported by CHAS interview with Channel 5 News Read More »
In 2017, Sarah was awarded the ‘Points of Light’ award by Theresa May. Points of Light are outstanding individual volunteers – people who are making a change in their community. The Prime Minister uses Points of Light to recognise an inspirational volunteer. In a personal letter to Sarah, Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Through ‘Children
Theresa May awards Sarah Burrows with ‘Points of Light’ award Read More »