Help Us Heal Montana Families
Our Cause
Our Mission
Our Mission
A baby born to a mother who is incarcerated is immediately taken from from her and put into the hands of a caregiver who is sometimes a stranger. But these mothers wish to hold, nurture and breastfeed their baby. Being forced to separate immediately after delivery causes trauma for both the mother and the child.
Unfortunately, this is t
A baby born to a mother who is incarcerated is immediately taken from from her and put into the hands of a caregiver who is sometimes a stranger. But these mothers wish to hold, nurture and breastfeed their baby. Being forced to separate immediately after delivery causes trauma for both the mother and the child.
Unfortunately, this is the heartbreaking reality that each of these families face.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Babies Beyond Bars is a non-profit program developed to support incarcerated mothers in Montana correctional facilities. The program aims to enhance and strengthen the bond between mother and child during their period of unavoidable separation. Babies Beyond Bars offers ongoing prenatal and postnatal breastfeeding resources, support, and
Babies Beyond Bars is a non-profit program developed to support incarcerated mothers in Montana correctional facilities. The program aims to enhance and strengthen the bond between mother and child during their period of unavoidable separation. Babies Beyond Bars offers ongoing prenatal and postnatal breastfeeding resources, support, and education to incarcerated mothers who wish to provide breastmilk to their infant.
Evidence shows that women who provide breastmilk to their babies while incarcerated have greatly improved outcomes including reduced recidivism and stronger family bonds along with a stronger sense of responsibility.
We Need You
Our Mission
We Need You
Your donation will directly help strengthen families of Montana's incarcerated parents by giving them the opportunity to do more for their families.
The CDC states: “Breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for babies and mothers. It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition." Along with strengthening famil
Your donation will directly help strengthen families of Montana's incarcerated parents by giving them the opportunity to do more for their families.
The CDC states: “Breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for babies and mothers. It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition." Along with strengthening family bonds and creating healthier families, it results in better outcomes for all Montana families.
Let's make a difference together
Your donation will purchase breast pumps and lactation supplies, cover the high cost of shipping breastmilk and provide childbirth and lactation education & support for mothers and babies.
