"Free Summer Camp for Children with Parents in Prison"

FriscoLady · #1 12-10-2006, 07:16 AM

I know that this is a little early to think about Summer and Summer Camp, but I thought I would put this out there in case anyone could use it.

Angel Tree Camping offers camping opportunities to around 10,000 children nationwide. The program provides a week long camping experience at Christian Camps for children of inmates.

To obtain information on the program contact:

Angel Tree
P. O. Box 1550
Merrifield, VA 22116

Phone No. 1-800-55-ANGEL

or: www.angeltree.org

It may be too late for this year, but remember that Angel Tree also provides gifts to children in need at Christmas.

Patti

jlw78418 · #2 12-28-2006, 10:45 PM

do you know is they have anything like that in south texas or who might know?

FriscoLady · #3 12-28-2006, 11:20 PM

I would check with the Angeltree website firstoff.

I myself am off work for the next four days so I will check my original source for the information and if I find anything will post here.

Patti

lilgirlblue · #4 01-02-2007, 08:48 PM

WOW how awesome

chikabonbon · #5 01-10-2007, 10:08 PM

Do you know if they offer this in California?

chikabonbon · #6 01-10-2007, 10:17 PM

I just went to their web cite.Thank you so much for the information you shared with us.

krystal1984 · #7 02-21-2007, 10:30 PM

Any1 know if ANGELTREE is the same org that give to familys around x/mas time??? I live in WA (SPOKANE) and Cavarly chaple in Spokane has helped me so much... with everything school clothes xmas gifts foodbaskets bedding bills ect whats nice is they put on the gifts FROM DADDY... That was when her dad was in Airway heights.... Anyways I cant get a hold of the guy that runs that org and ide love to talk to him... the last i knew his name was tim olson... but they do that same summer camp so im just wondering if thats who or what your talking about let me know if you got any more info thx =)

MRSMAZE · #8 03-28-2007, 01:35 PM

I just called Angeltree and this is available nationwide..they ask a little bit of information and then someone is scheduled to call you in the upcoming weeks..thanks for this info!!

SisterYork · #9 03-28-2007, 01:59 PM

That's great to know. I have a different question, I don't know if you can help me. My sister is going to be sentenced on 4/27 (no idea how long yet). My mother will be raising her 3 small children while she is away (legal custody per intervention). The "father" (they are separated right now) gives ZERO support money or emotional. Do you know of any programs or government assistance that my mother or the kids would qualify for? They live in Connecticut. Thanks- I appreciate any info you could give me.

MRSMAZE · #10 03-28-2007, 02:21 PM

I dont know of any government program or otherwise that offers financial assistance besides applying for welfare or foodstamps..unfortunately, we are left to worry about more than the emotional wellbeing of our kids. I would suggest you have your mother call 211 (toll freee united way info number with a plethera of info) just dial 2-1-1. Sorry I dont have any other resources for you.

SisterYork · #11 03-29-2007, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the info. I will try the 211 info line. Also, are the kids eligible for the welfare or food stamps being in the custody of my mother (their grandmother) since they in a sense have no parental means of support? Also, is the WIC program something that could help them? I am a little ignorant when it comes to these issues, but would like to find out this info for them to help in any way I can. Thanks

MRSMAZE · #12 03-29-2007, 03:21 PM

Yes..sounds like she would be eligible to receive benefits for them..she may need to do some things legally..but the local welfare office can direct her..as far as WIC..get the local number from 211 I think that program is for pregnant moms and kids a certain age. Best of luck..

SisterYork · #13 04-02-2007, 09:54 PM

Thanks alot. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. I will start looking into it for them. I'll let you know what I find out. Any info at all is helpful. I'm finding it so hard even on prison talk to find out any info on York Women's Prison in Connecticut on any of the forums or threads. I want to know all the details (good and bad) of life inside and what my sister will be facing from sentencing on. (Friends and family who aren't in my shoes keep telling me to stay off the computer- that I'm just beating myself up but I have this need to know that they just can't understand.) If you happen to know of anyone with a loved one there now or who has been there, please let me know.

MRSMAZE · #14 04-03-2007, 06:40 AM

Unfortunately, my exhusbands sister has also been in CT prisons..I will talk to her..I will send you a pm when I hear back from her.

MrsMTC · #15 10-31-2007, 11:48 AM

Thats sounds like a grea idea. I want my duagher to know that shes not alone...many kids are in her situation, and she not abnormal in any way just because her dad is incarcerated