Children of Incarcerated Parents (COIP) | Incarceration

The National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated, based at Rutgers University-Camden seeks to raise awareness about the needs and concerns of the children of the incarcerated and their families by disseminating accurate and relevant information and research, guiding the development of family strengthening policy and practice, equipping people working in the field with needed information and resources, and including families in defining the issues and designing solutions. 
Visit the National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated website.

Youth.gov is the U.S. government website that helps interested stakeholders create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs. The youth.gov COIP webpage provides information for people working with children of incarcerated parents, including child welfare caseworkers, school employees, law enforcement and corrections personnel, and parents and caregivers. 
Visit the Youth.gov COIP webpage.
Download the Youth.gov Tip Sheet for Providers: Supporting Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent.
Download the Youth.gov Tip Sheet for Teachers: Supporting Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent.
Download the Youth.gov Tip Sheet for Youth: Youth Supporting Fellow Youth Who Have an Incarcerated Parent.

This form from Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) may be used to authorize the enrollment of a minor in school by grandparents and other relatives who are raising another relative’s child without having legal custody or guardianship. Other states may wish to use this form as a guide for developing their own caregiver affidavit.
Download the Delaware Relative Caregivers’ School Authorization Affidavit.