CPNYC is committed to addressing racial inequities and providing access and opportunities to Black and Brown communities impacted by incarceration that have been historically underserved, marginalized or adversely affected by inequality. Through tailored outreach, CPNYC provides access and opportunity to underserved communities most in need of our services and encourages children and families who have been impacted by parental incarceration and are disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and the criminal justice system overall, to participate in program offerings.
$88,000
New York spends $88,000 a year to incarcerate a juvenile.
$6,000
CPNYC spends only $6,000 a year to provide preventive and support service.
1500
CPNYC has served over 1500 young people from 26 area schools throughout Brooklyn.
Academic Achievement
Children impacted by incarceration often experience severe educational disruptions, with national studies showing they are 40% more likely to struggle with literacy and numeracy. Through CPNYC’s After-School and Saturday Programming, 85% of participants improved their literacy and numeracy skills, exceeding NYC’s public school improvement rate.
Family and Community Engagement
Children thrive when caregivers are equipped with the tools to navigate challenges. Our family programs focus on financial empowerment, stress reduction, and community-building. 75 caregivers participated in 2024, reporting increased confidence in parenting and financial planning.
Mental Health & Behavior
Children of incarcerated parents experience 3x higher rates of PTSD and anxiety. In 2024, CPNYC provided 300+ children and families with mental health services, with 92% reporting improved emotional well-being.
CASE STUDY
Jakhi Kizer recently hit the three month mark at his new job working for a security agency. This is a huge milestone for Jakhi and we are so proud of how far he has come.
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Jakhi joined CPNYC around the age of 10 and is now 18 years old. Throughout high school, Jakhai found it challenging to succeed academically as well as keep a stable job. Two summers ago, Jakhi spent his first summer with us as not only a beloved scholar, but also a CPNYC employee through the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program. He worked in security for the first time at our Brooklyn site and returned the following summer demonstrating significant improvement. Not only did Jakhi become a more diligent worker but he also went on to graduate high school and accept an offer to work for a security agency in Manhattan that Fall. We are so pleased to have played a role in Jakhi’s success story through our career development and Youth Action Teen Program.