David Martoma
Rutgers' Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated x KidsMates
KidsMates describes parental incarceration resources for children, caregivers, and incarcerated parents.
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When caregivers provide their child with dependable and reliable information about his or her parent’s incarceration, they lay the foundation for developing resilience. The disclosure fosters a trusting relationship between the caregiver and child, creating a comfortable environment for the child to ask difficult questions while grieving his or her loss and adjusting to a new reality.
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KidsMates
- Jul 26
Changemakers x KidsMates
Changemakers named KidsMates the "Equity in Action" champion for 2023 thanks to our followers, partners, and supporters.
Joshua Martoma
- Jul 13
The Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health x KidsMates
KidsMates explores ongoing academic research on parental incarceration and criminal justice.
KidsMates
- Jun 26
New York Times x KidsMates
The New York Times published a KidsMates editorial on parental incarceration in The Learning Network. Read the full article here.
Ava Martoma
- Jun 19
Hour Children x KidsMates
KidsMates speaks with Hour Children's Executive Director, Dr. Alethea Taylor, about programming for children with incarcerated parents
Joshua Martoma
- Dec 11, 2022
Angel Tree x KidsMates
Happy Holidays! Today, KidsMates speaks with David Mariscal about Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program.
KidsMates
- Nov 1, 2022
Pediatrics in Review x KidsMates
Read about "KidsMates C.A.R.E.S." approach in Pediatrics in Review's foundational article on caring for children of incarcerated parents.
Joshua Martoma
- Oct 8, 2022
SUSU x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates Interviews SUSU steering members about this month's awareness campaign to support children with an incarcerated parent.
KidsMates
- Aug 15, 2022
NBC4 Interviews KidsMates
KidsMates President Martoma talks to NBC4 about the value of in-person prison visits.
Ava Martoma
- Jul 17, 2022
Denali Tiller x KidsMates
On July 4th, KidsMates explores the power of storytelling and personal narrative in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.
David Martoma
- May 31, 2022
The Pathfinder Network x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates speaks with Leticia Longoria-Navarro about the value of lived experiences in criminal justice reform.
Ava Martoma
- Apr 27, 2022
Isabel Coronado x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates focuses on parental incarceration in Native American communities and family-focused alternatives to traditional sentencing.
Joshua Martoma
- Mar 27, 2022
CPNYC x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates focuses on the mental health challenges in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.
Joshua Martoma
- Aug 23, 2021
Put Me In x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates focuses on how participation in sports can drive positive change in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.
Ava Martoma
- Jul 1, 2021
Echoes of Incarceration x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates speaks with Jeremy Robins at Echoes of Incarceration about independent filmmaking in criminal justice reform.
KidsMates
- Jun 7, 2021
AAP x KidsMates Dr. Martoma
KidsMates President Dr. Martoma Receives Grant from American Academy of Pediatrics to Support Palm Beach Children Facing Adversity.
David Martoma
- May 1, 2021
Worth Rises x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates speaks with Bianca Tylek about the commercialization of prisons and the exploitation of incarcerated persons.
KidsMates
- Apr 21, 2021
KidsMates C.A.R.E.S.
KidsMates C.A.R.E.S. approach focuses on supportive adults to empower children through their parent’s incarceration.
Joshua Martoma
- Apr 5, 2021
Recidiviz x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates talks with Andrew Warren from Recidiviz about using technology for positive changes in criminal justice reform.
Joshua Martoma
- Feb 15, 2021
Human Rights Defense Center x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates interviews Paul Wright about his lifetime fighting for the rights of justice-involved individuals.
Ava Martoma
- Jan 11, 2021
Walls to Bridges x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates is joined by Alyssa Tamboura from Walls to Bridges to discuss her innovative book project for parents in the prison system.
David Martoma
- Dec 2, 2020
Dr. Whitney Hollins x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates speaks with youth advocate Dr. Whitney Hollins about her book "Anna’s Test" and about tips to overcome childhood adversity.
KidsMates
- Oct 21, 2020
Dr. Martoma Presents at Arizona State University's State of Incarceration Virtual Summit
Dr. Martoma’s talk describes systemic inequities facing children of incarcerated parents and highlights strategies to help them thrive.
Joshua Martoma
- Oct 18, 2020
The Osborne Association x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates speaks with Osborne's Tanya Krupat about the annual "See Us, Support Us" initiative for children with incarcerated parents.
David Martoma
- Oct 11, 2020
Ameelio x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates interviews Zo Orchingwa from Ameelio about his app to send free mail to friends and family in prison.
Ava Martoma
- Oct 5, 2020
POPS the Club x KidsMates
Today, KidsMates speaks with Amy Friedman of POPS about providing safe and empowering spaces for teenagers with an incarcerated loved one.
KidsMates
- Oct 1, 2020
See Us Support Us 2020
Joshua Martoma of KidsMates "shines a light on the silent American epidemic of parental incarceration" at this year's SUSU events.
KidsMates
- Aug 10, 2020
KidsMates Origin Story Published by Forbes
Now, more than ever, children of incarcerated parents are at high risk of poor health and well-being. This family is trying to fix that.
KidsMates
- Jul 7, 2020
AAP Publishes Dr. Martoma's Approach for Developing Childhood Resilience
Dr. Martoma's “Tips to Support Children When a Parent is in Prison” is published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Ava Martoma
- Jun 23, 2020
Caught on Camera
There aren’t any cameras to capture what happens behind prison walls, but my dad’s stories give me a glimpse of what it feels like.
KidsMates
- Apr 3, 2020
COVID-19: Home Confinement
Attorney General Barr asks the BOP Director to consider releasing non-violent, vulnerable federal prisoners to home confinement.
David Martoma
- Oct 14, 2019
Where the Ants Go
I'm not allowed to bring my watch into my Daddy's visiting room, but I am allowed to make a top secret alarm schedule with him.
Ava Martoma
- Oct 4, 2019
Tips for a Successful Visit with Your Incarcerated Parent
The only certainty about prison visits is uncertainty. These "tips" can help you navigate visiting an incarcerated loved one.
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