Mothers to Serve Prison Sentences While Caring for Their Young Children

In early 2008, Our Children’s Place will be located in a state-owned building with a nursery, classrooms, and group living accommodations for 20 mothers and their children. To be eligible, the women must be charged only with nonviolent crimes, serving sentences of no longer than five years. Up to two children, age six or younger, may live with each mother.

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