Abby Small News Today

Aside from the view of the razor wire fence and the guard stationed in the nursery, there are few indications that it is a prison. The nursery consists of individual rooms, a kitchen where the mothers can prepare meals for the babies, a laundry room, a living room and a classroom.

The Achieving Baby Care Success program provides more than just an opportunity for mother’s to bond with their children.

There’s been an increase in the number of pregnant people who end up behind bars. But states have been slow to adopt programs that help incarcerated mothers bond with newborn and infant children.