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The Mission and Purpose of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church
is to minister to the spiritual, intellectual,
physical, emotional,
and environmental needs
of all people by
spreading Christ's liberating gospel
through word and deed.
...administering to the needs of those in prisons...
and socially disturbed
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and
you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to
visit me. Matthew 25:35-36
A Bill of Rights for Children with
Incarcerated
Parents:
1. I have the right to be kept safe and informed at the time of my parent’s
arrest.
2. I have the right to be heard when decisions are made about me.
3. I have the right to be considered when decisions are made about my parent.
4. I have the right to be well cared for in my parent’s absence.
5. I have the right to speak with, see and touch my parent.
6. I have the right to support as I struggle with my parent’s incarceration.
7. I have the right not to be judged, blamed or labeled because of my parent’s
incarceration.
8. I have the right to a lifelong relationship with my parent.
Source: S F Children of Incarcerated Parents
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