PATCH

10/06/2015

PATCH has a new page that will replace this one. Please follow the link and LIKE our new page!

https://www.facebook.com/PATCH-Program-892340810847723/timeline/

PATCH Mission: To Provide services necessary to maintain contact and strengthen family relationships during periods of separation due to incarceration.

08/30/2015

Dedicated to the children of moms in prison in Chillicothe, Missouri, strengthening the ties between them

06/05/2015

Great article about PATCH and how they help kids keep the connection with their incarcerated mothers at Chillicothe Correctional Center.

This organization reconnects families when the obstacles are literally three feet thick.

04/11/2015

03/30/2015

Help prevent child abuse and neglect in Missouri.

02/07/2015

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09/05/2014

Vote YES on Constitutional Amendment 2 in November.
One of the recommendations of the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children has been to submit to Missouri voters a Constitutional Amendment to allow propensity evidence in cases of child s*xual abuse. Propensity evidence is evidence of prior bad acts, or prior s*x crimes, charged or uncharged, against children. This change is a priority of Missouri prosecutors, and they are asking for our help in persuading Missouri voters to vote yes in November.

Propensity evidence will be Constitutional Amendment 2 on the ballot in November (Protect Missouri Children). The bill that put Amendment 2 on the ballot is HJR16. It explains the issue and shows how Missouri is outside of the norm nationally with restrictions on propensity evidence.
Like the Protect Missouri Children on Facebook.

07/21/2014

PATCH is one of the most important things in which I am involved. If you live in the Chillicothe area, you might consider volunteering. If you live outside the area but still in Missouri, you could become a PATCH volunteer driver and bring kids to visit their Moms from your city.

07/18/2014

"We drive from out of state to bring my 11 year old grandson for PATCH visits with his mother at Chillicothe Correctional Center. He needs to see his mom. I can just tell when it is time. He is out of sorts with school and his sports. He is able to have two PATCH visits during the two days we are in town. He is a different boy when we go home, happier and more confident."

06/29/2014

PATCH visits give children and their mothers special time together at Chillicothe Correctional Center. Note was written by Brynn, age 6. PATCH (Parents and Their Children) is a not for profit organization that works in cooperation with Chillicothe Correctional Center and helps children keep the connection with their incarcerated mothers.

06/06/2014

Continuing the Connection During Separation is important for children whose mothers are incarcerated. Hear how PATCH (Parents and Their Children) at Chillicothe Correctional Center helps with that.
Follow this link to see the article and hear the audio interview with Barb Burton, Director. http://ctf4kids.org

Missouri's Foundation for Child Abuse Prevention

12/28/2013

I supervised a visit at CCC today between a Mom and her 15 year old daughter and a Mom and her 8 year old daughter. It (the hugs, kisses, smiles and time spent together) was priceless!