Is there anything that you could think of that will make it easier on the families on the outside..

There is nothing easy about incarceration - for them or for you. Separation is painful but time tends to heal the wounds. Depending upon the crime, the length of the sentence and financial situation weighs accordingly. If you are strong and want to help your inmate get through this in the most comfortable fashion, InmateAid has all of the services that will make that possible. Although we encourage you to engage and remain connected, we also caution you to not go broke pleasing them. There is a fine line between need and want, inmates have a tendency to want their loved ones to keep them well-heeled with commissary money, phone money and plenty of visits. Do what you are able.