About Jaylane
Jaylane Foundation
Founded in 2021, Jaylane supports the whole health and wellness of children impacted by the incarceration of a parent. Through our books and community partnerships, we aim to create a safe space that empowers children to express their emotions using their creativity and imagination.
Meet the Founder of Jaylane
Jessie D. Mabrey is an award winning filmmaker, author and founder of Jaylane. Her advocacy centers around children of incarcerated parents as she works to build innovative solutions and ignite change for these children within the community and justice system.
Recent Interviews with Jessie
Meet the Characters of Jaylane
Hi, I'm Jaylisa!
I'm ten years old and have two brothers, ages six and eight. I live with my grandma and Uncle Jordan, who is autistic. Both of my parents are in prison and live very far away. I miss them very much. This is my story of experiencing the magic of Jaylane with my soon-to-be best friends.
JAYLANE IN ACTION
Through our interactive Library Tour, we have brought Jaylane into communities, empowering children with the tools to express and communicate their emotions through creativity.
ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE THROUGH FILM
Children of incarcerated parents may look fine from the outside, but they are often dealing with trauma and anxiety from their parents’ confinement. Through the award winning short film documentary "The Candle" we are able to see the impact incarceration has on children and learn how we can be apart of the village that supports them.
