KIDS WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS (KIP) CANADA

Kids with Incarcerated Parents Canada provides support services to children and youth whose parents are incarcerated within the Canadian justice system. The organization recognizes that these young people face unique trauma, stigma, and instability as a result of parental incarceration, and works to mitigate those impacts through counselling, mentorship, educational support, and recreational programs. Operating from Etobicoke, KIP Canada helps children maintain family connections while their parents are detained or imprisoned, offering practical assistance with visits, communication, and emotional processing. The charity also advocates for policy changes that acknowledge the needs of this often-invisible population and trains professionals to better understand the challenges these families face. By addressing both immediate support needs and systemic barriers, the organization helps children build resilience and maintain hope during their parents' time in the correctional system.