The Literacy Link

Program Overview

The Literacy Link brings evidence-informed literacy and learning opportunities to young children whose parents or caregivers are involved in local correctional systems in several Wisconsin counties. We partner with jails, criminal justice organizations, libraries, and others to…

• Promote language and literacy skills in children by creating literacy rich experiences in jail and justice settings that extend into the home, and…
• Foster healthy family relationships by promoting positive literacy focused interactions between children and their justice-involved parents and caregivers