(Los Angeles and New York City) – For many, Father’s Day is a sad, tough reminder that for thousands of families with an incarcerated dad, the holiday is a difficult one. Particularly in cases where fathers are serving sentences hundreds or even thousands of miles from home, separated not just by incarceration, but by distances that make visits from children and loved ones financially impossible.

Father’s Day 2026 brought hope.

Following a successful Mother’s Day initiative that reunited fifty families, Kim Kardashian, REFORM Alliance, and The Ladies of Hope Ministries (LOHM) once again came together to make a difference in the lives of justice-impacted families. This time, the partnership focused on incarcerated fathers.

The Ladies of Hope Ministries identified fifty families on a first-come, first-served basis whose fathers are incarcerated in federal prisons across the United States and provided grants to help cover travel expenses, making it possible for children and loved ones to visit their fathers for Father’s Day.

For many participating families, this was the first in-person visit in years. Some fathers have missed birthdays, graduations, holidays, and countless milestones while separated from their children.

Kim Kardashian, a longtime criminal justice reform advocate who has supported countless families and worked on legislation, pardons, clemencies, and commutations for justice-impacted individuals, said:

“My dad was one of the most important people in my life, and losing him taught me never to take time with the people you love for granted. Separation, no matter how it happens, is deep and lasting pain. Through my work alongside REFORM Alliance and the Ladies of Hope Ministries, I’ve met so many families who are separated by incarceration, and I’ve seen how meaningful even a single visit can be for a parent and child. That’s why this effort to connect incarcerated parents with their families is so personal to me. We connected fifty families for Mother’s Day, which was beautiful, yet bittersweet. Now, we are doing the same for Father’s Day.  Every child deserves the chance to hug their dad, spend time together, and make memories that will stay with them long after Father’s Day is over. We hope this effort brings joy to families who need it.”

Reflecting on Father’s Day, each commented the following:

Jessica Jackson, CEO of REFORM Alliance, a national organization focused on advocacy, legislation, employment and support for justice-impacted individuals and their families, said:

“Having seen first hand how hard it is for a child to be separated from their father by incarceration, I know how much it means to these kids to be reunited with their fathers today. We saw firsthand the joy, healing, and connection these visits brought to families on Mother’s Day, and we are honored to help make that same opportunity possible for fathers and their children this Father’s Day.

Strong family bonds are essential to rehabilitation, stronger communities, and better outcomes for children. We are deeply grateful to Kim and Topeka for their partnership in helping reunite fifty families and create meaningful moments and lasting memories that will stay with them long after Father’s Day has passed.”

Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Founder & CEO of The Ladies of Hope Ministries, who is herself formerly incarcerated and understands the issues firsthand, said:

“For many incarcerated fathers, the opportunity to see their children in person feels out of reach. Some have spent years watching their children grow up through letters, phone calls, and photographs because the distance between prison and home makes visits impossible. This Father’s Day, we are helping remove that barrier. A single visit can restore hope, strengthen family bonds, and remind both parent and child that they are not forgotten. We are honored to partner with Kim Kardashian and REFORM Alliance to make these reunions possible.”

The First Step Act of 2018, a bipartisan prison and sentencing reform bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, mandated that incarcerated individuals, including parents, cannot be housed more than 500 miles from their families whenever practicable. Unfortunately, implementation has not been completed entirely despite ongoing efforts. As a result, many families remain separated not just by prison walls but by distances that are prohibitively costly to overcome.

Kim Kardashian, Dr. Topeka K. Sam, and Jessica Jackson have all worked together on criminal justice reform efforts, including advocacy surrounding the First Step Act, which has reunited families, expanded second chances, and improved public safety outcomes. These ongoing challenges also underscore the need for additional reforms to the nation’s criminal justice system.

That is why each are currently advocating for passage of the Safer Supervision Act, a bipartisan measure designed to make the federal supervision system  safer, more effective, and more compassionate while supporting successful reentry and stronger families.

This Father’s Day, fifty families had the opportunity to spend time together, reconnect, and create memories that otherwise would not have been possible.


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REFORM Alliance aims to transform supervision by changing laws, systems and culture to create real pathways to work and wellbeing.