Life has a way of unfolding paths we never expected to walk. My journey with Prison Fellowship All God's Children Camp began as a simple act of stepping in for my daughter, but it transformed into a life-changing commitment that has reshaped my understanding of courage, resilience, and hope.

As I began to mentor the children of the incarcerated, I saw reflections of my own family’s struggles. The absence of a loved one due to incarceration is a silent storm that many families weather in isolation. But here, at the camp, I found a community united by shared experiences and a collective determination to support one another.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a profound impact on a child’s life. Children who experience ACEs are more likely to struggle with mental health issues, substance abuse, and other challenges later in life. However, research has shown that mentoring can be an effective way to help children and young adults build resilience and overcome the negative effects of ACEs.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a profound impact on a child’s life. Children who experience ACEs are more likely to struggle with mental health issues, substance abuse, and other challenges later in life. However, research has shown that building resilience can be an effective way to help children and young adults overcome the negative effects of ACEs.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a profound impact on a child’s life. Children who experience ACEs are more likely to struggle with mental health issues, substance abuse, and other challenges later in life. ACEs can include violence, abuse, neglect, and growing up in a family with mental health or substance use problems. Toxic stress from ACEs can change brain development and affect how the body responds to stress. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood.