Our work turns stories into support.
MFGP amplifies the voices of youth ages 12–24 impacted by parental incarceration and justice-impacted youth, supports caregivers, educates the public, and builds pathways for justice-impacted families. Together, we move from awareness to action—and from action to lasting change.
For Kids Like Me
Docuseries in Development
Real stories. Real impact.
Video transcript (English)
Youth voice: “I used to think I was the only one.”
Youth voice: “But here, we can just be ourselves.”
[Gentle music plays as youth and families appear on screen.]
National casting information is now live.
You do not have to post your story publicly to be considered.
A place to start
How can we help you today?
Support for youth ages 12–24 impacted by parental incarceration or their own justice involvement, and the people alongside them.
I'm a Caregiver
Practical help for caregiving, school, benefits, and staying connected as a family.
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I'm a Young Person
For ages 12–24: school, your next step, and support on your own terms.
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I Want to Partner
For organizations, community partners, and funders ready to support this work.
Explore the partner toolkitAudience images are illustrative, not photographs of MFGP participants.
Learn at your own pace with the #FKLM Family BlueprintThe MFGP Hub
Free resources to start with
Read these guides free online. Books and workbooks are offered separately.
Financial Benefits & Assistance
Which benefits a child with an incarcerated parent may qualify for — child-only TANF, SNAP, Medicaid or CHIP, Social Security, childcare subsidies, school meals, and utility help — and the order to apply in.
Read the free guideTelling a Child the Truth
Age-appropriate language for telling a child their parent is incarcerated, what not to say, how to answer the hardest questions, and how to handle school, peers, and the weeks that follow.
Read the free guideScholarships & Education Support
Where students impacted by incarceration and foster care can find scholarships, how eligibility usually works, an application timeline, and how to write about lived experience safely.
Read the free guide
Have an MFGP access code?
Redeem a partner-provided code for the Caregiver’s Safe Harbor Workbook & Action Guide.
Our work
Three pillars. One mission.
Storytelling & Advocacy
Youth voices, responsible storytelling, and public understanding.
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Family & Caregiver Support
Trusted guides and practical tools for everyday family decisions.
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Opportunities & Pathways
Creative expression, learning, and connections to a next step.
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Grounded in community.
Community work since 2014 · 501(c)(3) since 2020
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The MFGP Hub brings family guides and the interactive #FKLM Family Blueprint together, connecting learning with conversations and next steps.
Community connections help families find resources and opportunities. Featured organizations are not all formal MFGP partners.
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