What Life Is Like For Children Who Are Raised In Prison

Children Get Regular Care From Pediatricians On The Inside

At Washington Corrections Center for Women in Washington state, female prisoners in the Residential Parenting Program must be eligible for release by the time their child turns 30 months old. This rule allows both the mother and child to transition back into society together. At this facility, the mother and child live in a dorm-like setting with a twin bed and crib. They have small kitchens to prepare food and a small window so guards can see in but they still have privacy. Babies get regular check-ups with pediatricians who visit the prison, and in emergency situations, mothers are allowed to take their children out of the prison to seek medical care.