300 Letters

300 Letters was born from the lived experience of Legend and Amanda Tarver, a husband and wife who faced incarceration at the same time — separated from their eldest son and learning, just two weeks into their sentence, that another child was on the way. Through 300 LETTERS exchanged during that time, they discovered the power of communication, hope, and unconditional love to hold a family together against all odds. Today, 300 Letters exists to strengthen the bond between parents returning home and the children waiting for them. Our mission is to help families heal from the trauma of incarceration ; not to be defined by their past, but to rise through it with resilience, love, and purpose. We are powerful partners for families reentering their communities, because we’ve lived that journey ourselves  and we know exactly what it takes to rebuild.

300 Letters aims to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration by providing emotional support and mental health services, child-care assistance, financial relief, personal development coaching, resume building and community resources to families with young children affected by the divide of incarceration. By creating a safe and transparent environment, families come together to process, heal, and thrive.

DID YOU KNOW ? Nearly 2.7 Million children under 18 have an incarcerated parent in the U.S.A. Parental incarceration is the silent epidemic of our country. 4.2 million children in America have asthma BUT 5 million children in America have experienced parental incarceration. It is a public health crisis!

PROGRAMS:

The 300 Letters “Healing Hearts” Program is FREE for eligible families that have been divided by an incarceration experience.  This program provides individual, couples, family & play therapy for 12-16 weeks alongside child-care assistance so that families can focus on healing and strengthening the family foundation. During this program you will have access to life coaching, resume building and purpose exploration. “Healing Hearts” is focused on rebuilding your family bonds, improving your perspective and allowing you to heal from within to become your best possible self.  This program was created to bring awareness to families about the realities of incarceration and  break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. 

“300 Heroes” is a FREE 8-week Empowerment Support Series that provides caregivers of minor children with an incarcerated parent  a space to process their experience, understand their new roles, develop skills and build connections while their loved one is incarcerated. These are the HEROES of 300 Letters and the backbone of the family.  8-week series includes: life coaching, self- exploration, self-care, free resources, family give-aways, guidance, connecting to individuals who understand your experience & much more.

Upon completion of this 8-week series, caregivers are eligible for 6-months of individual therapy guided by a licensed therapist and 2-months of financial assistance for child-care or any extracurricular activity for the child(ren).

Mindset Group Coaching for Incarcerated Women at Homestead Correctional Institute: Support and resources to navigate incarceration. Build relationships for participation in more intensive programs. At 300 Letters, we believe healing begins from within. Through our Mind, Perspective, and Soul workshop, Pilates helps incarcerated women reconnect with their strength, worth, and voice. This is more than movement—it’s transformation!!! 

Nearly 90% of incarcerated individuals will one day return home. By showing up for them now; offering tools for growth, emotional regulation, and preparation for their future — we give families a real chance to break the cycles of trauma and incarceration.

Women Empowerment

• Pilates in Prison
• Confidence building
• Personal/Professional building
• Resources for caregivers of children
• Resources for reentry & release
• Emotional support
• Real conversations