When Someone You Love Comes Home from Prison (Activity eBook)

Helping Kids Understand Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS)

When someone a child loves comes home from prison, everything changes. This beautifully illustrated eBook and activity guide helps families talk about those changes with honesty, love, and understanding.

Written by reentry advocate Shelia Bruno, it explains Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) in a way children can understand — helping them name their feelings, express emotions safely, and rebuild connection after separation.

Because love can still lead the way — even after prison.

Key Features
• Kid-Friendly Explanation of PICS — helps children understand changes after incarceration.
• Conversation Starters — simple questions that open safe, honest dialogue between parent and child.
• Interactive Activities — coloring, journaling, and reflection pages to help kids express emotions.
• Caregiver Notes — guidance for adults on supporting children with compassion and patience.
• Hope-Filled Message — reminds families that healing and reconnection are possible.