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a healthy start for infants born to incarcerated women Addressing the Problem Motherhood Beyond Bars works to support thriving families and brighter futures by providing holistic family support. 80 Of women held in jails are mothers to dependent children 525 Increase in the number of incarcerated women since 1980. 200000 Georgia children separated due to parental incarceration 1 More people in prison on probation than any other state The number of incarcerated women has skyrocketed over the past four decades with devastating effects on children and families. Children with a parent in prison face increased risks including social emotional and behavioral disorders substance abuse cognitive delays and academic challenges.