Anne Barnes and Kweku Forstall
Recorded
May 14, 2013
39:23 minutes
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Id:
atl001828
Description
Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Anne Elizabeth Barnes (57) talks with Forever Family founding board member Kweku Forstall (53) about their commitment to this organization that supports children whose parents are incarcerated.Subject Log / Time Code
Anne (A)'s mother died when she was seventeen, and this sadness helps her understand the need of children whose mothers are incarcerated.
Kweku (K) remembers taking children to visit their mothers in prison for the first time.
The organization, "AIM: Aid to Incarcerated Mothers" changed its name in order not to stigmatize the children they serve.
A describes a board retreat held in Jamaica.
A hopes the organization will be able to expand and help more people.
K would like to see more jobs programs for parents after they get out of prison.
K refers to a story about a child throwing starfish back in the ocean.
Participants
- Anne Barnes
- Kweku Forstall