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DEVELOPING RESILIENCE
IN THE FACE OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION

OUR WORK

COMMUNITY

SHARING STORIES THAT INSPIRE

UNDERSTANDING, RESILIENCE, AND HOPE.​

In Where the Ants Go, KidsMates founder David Martoma reflects on childhood prison visits with his father — moments defined by quiet observation, imagination, and resilience. Watching ants march across the visiting room floor became a metaphor for persistence and connection, even in difficult circumstances. This story invites readers to see the world through a child’s eyes and to understand how small details can carry powerful lessons about family, empathy, and hope.
KidsMates grAva Martoma discusses ways children and caregivers can prepare for a visit with an incarcerated parent to build connection, understanding, and resilience.

EDUCATION

ADVANCING AWARENESS, RESEARCH, AND COMPASSION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NATIONWIDE.

LITERACY

KIDSMATES DONATED THOUSANDS OF

CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO FEDERAL PRISON

VISITING ROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY,

PROMOTING FAMILY BONDING AND LITERACY.

ADVOCACY

KIDSMATES HAS GAINED SUPPORT FOR

CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS

FROM THESE LEADING ORGANIZATIONS.

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