Children Heard and Seen

Children Heard and Seen (CHAS) support children, young people and their families who are impacted by parental imprisonment. There is currently no statutory mechanism to support or even identify children when their parent goes to prison, meaning we do not know who or where they are. Since inception in 2014, CHAS have worked alongside over 300 families and over 1,250 children and young people. The charity’s child-centred approach strives to support the needs of children with a parent in prison, listen to their concerns, and have their views heard and reflected in policy.

We only accept self-referrals from the person taking care of the child. Please fill in our self-referral form on our website.

Children Heard and Seen offer 1-1 support with trained staff, volunteer mentoring, parent support, peer support groups for children, online activities for children, and family activity days.

All children and young people (0-18 years) with a parent in prison, and the person caring for them.