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The Invisible Debt: Supporting Kids of Incarcerated Parents | The Giving Project
In this episode of The Giving Project, host Jodie Blackburn explores the profound and often overlooked impact of parental incarceration on children, introducing the concept of the 'invisible debt' that these young people carry. This is not just a story about poverty; it is an examination of how systemic barriers, stigma, and emotional trauma create obstacles far heavier than financial ones for students like Maya, who works two jobs while trying to maintain her education. The episode argues that true philanthropy must shift from performative awards to structural support, specifically through…
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