Finding Ways Forward was created by a student whose life changed overnight when her father was abruptly arrested and incarcerated. In the aftermath, she watched her mother — a newly single parent — struggle to hold her family together while navigating a maze of confusing systems and inaccessible resources.
There was no one-stop place to go for help. Everything was scattered, hard to find, hard to understand, and even harder to act on when you’re just trying to survive. There was no roadmap for what came next — only questions: How do I pay rent? Can I visit him? What do I tell the kids? What help is even out there?
Watching her mother fight through that without support made one thing clear: no one should have to do this alone.
Our Story, Our Mission
Finding Ways Forward was born to change that — to bring clarity, community, and care to women who have suddenly lost a partner to the carceral system. Whether it’s a partner, a co-parent, a breadwinner, or your sense of safety and stability — we’re here to help you figure out what’s next.
This platform is designed to target the most urgent questions and needs women face in the aftermath of a loved one’s incarceration — housing, childcare, legal help, transportation, government benefits, and emotional support.
Instead of hunting down answers across dozens of disconnected websites, agencies, and systems, we bring it all together in one place — clear, compassionate, and easy to understand.
We don’t have all the answers, but we’ve made it easier to find the ones that matter.
You’re not alone. Let’s find the way forward — together.
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