Foreverfamily Receives $2,100 Through the 3-Degree Guarantee
Atlanta News First Peachtree TV. Coolray
$2,100
Total Donated
Honored to Receive a Generous Donation Through the 3-Degree Guarantee
Thanks to Atlanta News First (ANF) & Peachtree TV, Foreverfamily received a generous donation through the 3-Degree Guarantee campaign.
For the month of April, the ANF weather team was within 3 degrees for 21 out of 22 weekdays — an extraordinary 95% accuracy rate. ANF donated $50 for each qualifying day, and ANF sponsor Coolray matched the monthly total, bringing the contribution to $2,100.
21
Days Accurate
95%
Forecast
Accuracy
21
Days Accurate
What is the 3-Degree Guarantee?
Each weekday in April, when the 10 PM & 11 PM weather forecast for the following day landed within 3 degrees of the actual high, ANF donated $50 to Foreverfamily. Coolray then matched the entire month’s total — doubling the impact for our community.
PRESENTED BY
Atlanta News First
BROADCAST PARTNER
Peachtree TV
MATCHING SPONSOR
Coolray
BENEFICIARY
Foreverfamily
Nearly six million kids in America have experienced losing a parent to prison or jail at some point in their lives. Foreverfamily works to ensure that, no matter what the circumstances, all children have the opportunity to be surrounded by the love of family.
Our organization focuses on providing services to children with incarcerated parents and their families. After 37 years, we are more committed than ever to our mission. We are continuously strengthening our relationships in the community to serve our children and families in new, innovative ways.
The 5K4Kids is our board’s annual fundraiser – and the best way to support Foreverfamily’s mission. We hope you’ll join us anytime during the month of September, wherever you are, to walk or run 3.1 miles for children of the incarcerated. Together, we can make a big difference, one step at a time.
WELCOMING NEW CEO!
It is with great joy that I not only announce that after 37 years, I am stepping down as the CEO of Foreverfamily but that the new CEO, Camilla Paul, who takes the helm on February 15, 2024, has been involved with the agency for over 15 years as a contractor, volunteer, and donor. My joy comes from reflecting on almost four decades of solid work in the community serving justice-impacted children and families. Through the support of donors, volunteers, and staff, Foreverfamily has been a trailblazer in the field, pioneering child-centered visits inside women’s prisons and men’s and women’s transitional centers in Georgia. While leaving Foreverfamily, I will remain active in the nonprofit world through my consulting business, Sandra Barnhill & Associates.
Join me in welcoming Camilla Paul as our new chief executive! To learn more about her here.
Sandra Barnhill, JD
Founder, Foreverfamily, Inc. (formerly AIM- Aid to Children of Imprisoned Mothers)
Surrounding children with the love of family
At Foreverfamily, we focus our efforts on children with an incarcerated parent in the state of Georgia and support them as they, their parents, caregivers, and extended families work to remain a family.
Nearly six million kids in America have experienced losing a parent to prison or jail at some point in their lives.
For 35 years, we have been providing services and transportation for more than
45,000 children to prisons across Georgia for monthly in-person visits with their parents.
Our programs empower those directly affected by incarceration to build their skills and ability to change the trajectory of their own lives.
198,000
Children in Georgia who've had a parent in jail
U.S youth who have experienced a parent's incarceration
8% of children
8%
8% of children in Georgia have an incarcerated parent
4% of the population
4%
Georgia's rate of incarceration among the 50 states
Despite these staggering numbers and the undeniable effects of parental incarceration on communities, those most affected—the children—have remained largely invisible and voiceless.
Family Visitation Program
The Family Visitation Program (FVP) is Foreverfamily’s signature support service.
Despite these staggering numbers and the undeniable effects of parental incarceration on communities, those most affected—the children—have remained largely invisible and voiceless.
We take children to visit their mothers nine months out of the year.Â
We also provide travel vouchers to children with incarcerated fathers twice a year.Â
Foreverfamily is special because it inspires hope with its emphasis on serving the whole family and … providing comprehensive services for families affected by parental incarceration.
Marketa Harris, Foreverfamily staff
Our intergenerational programming builds upon the foundation laid by our Family Visitation Program, fostering connections between children and their families.
If you or someone you love is incarcerated, we offer comprehensive support services: out of school enrichment programs, teen leadership, family visits and more.
We offer additional support programs, resources and opportunities to our children and families to complement and enhance the outcomes of the visitation program.
This holistic approach aids in improving the likelihood that children will become successful adults and supports the well-being and growth of the entire family.
OUR PROGRAMS
Children's programs
Our Children’s programs focus on strengthening our children’s educational, personal, career, and leadership development.
Family programs
Our family strengthening initiatives focus on addressing the needs of caregivers, children and parents.Â
Caregiver support programs
We provide support to navigate the many concerns faced when providing care for children during a parent’s incarceration.
OUR PROGRAMS
Maintain family bonds between children and parents during the period of incarceration
Strengthening the familial bond
Improving children’s self-esteem and emotional well-being
Increasing caregiver resilience
OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPATING CHILDREN
Do not repeat the cycle of incarceration
Not engaged in negative behaviors commonly leading to incarceration
Positively impact their communities
THE IMPACT OF OR OUR WORK
The inspiration Foreverfamily gives children to become successful adults
The added strength Foreverfamily gives to their caregivers to raise them with love
The hope Foreverfamily gives to their parents for a better life for themselves and their children
Help us keep our programs free for our children and their families by donating or becoming a sponsor today.
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out using our contact form.
You can also text or call us directly at (404) 223-1200
Or email us at mharris@foreverfam.org
Our volunteers power everything we do, from setting up enrichment programs to working one on one with our youth.
Volunteer opportunities
Foreverfamily depends on volunteers and we need your help. Find out how to help today.
Internships
 Students can enhance their learning through hands-on experience with our organization and programs.
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