CLAIM (Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers)

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CLAIM (Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers) provides legal and educational services to maintain the bonds between imprisoned mothers and their children. CLAIM advocates for policies and programs that benefit families of imprisoned mothers and reduce incarceration of women and girls.

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Alexis

My job title is Pro Bono and Staff Attorney. I have been in this position since April of 2012. My work involves helping incarcerated mothers, formerly incarcerated mothers, and the caretakers of their children. What I like about my job is I get to see families brought together. In the future, I… More

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12 supporters
Funded on 4/27/2013

Vernisha from Chicago, IL

Caring for my grandbabies while their mom is incarcerated; we need to keep in touch with her

My 3 young grandbabies need to know their mom. We need gas to drive 4 hours to the prison, a hotel room to stay overnight, and money for phone cards. More

Validated by Alexis from CLAIM (Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers)

$390of $390

Need funded!

9 supporters
Funded on 5/31/2013

Julie from Chicago, IL

My daughter's incarcerated and I need to visit to keep her connected to her family

I want my daughter to know she'll have support when she's released this year. I need money for gas, food, and a hotel so I can drive down to visit. More

Validated by Alexis from CLAIM (Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers)