Our Mission Angel's Wings, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting family preservation by providing alternative residential placement for children of offenders, fostering mentor relationships with pregnant offenders, and assisting female ex-offenders in the successful re-integration into the community. Our History In the summer of 1999, Wendi Middleton, Director and Founder of Angel's Wings, was working for Prison Fellowship. She received a phone call from a desperate volunteer coordinator in Evansville, Indiana who asked for Wendi's help with an offender at the Vanderburgh County Jail, a 19-year-old girl who was facing two to three years in prison and who was also pregnant. She desperately wanted to find an organization that would care for her child while she was in prison. Unfortunately, there was no agency to fill this need. After prayerful consideration, Wendi and her husband Jeff decided to take the responsibility on themselves. Wendi served as a mentor to Angel's mom during her pregnancy by visiting her every week, sending "care packages", and providing support during this very emotional time. At about 4:00 am on February 1, 2000, after a few "snags" at the hospital, Angel finally made her appearance. Just over 24 hours later, Wendi returned to the hospital to pick up the bundle of joy. She immediately took Angel to the prison to visit her mother. Wendi continued to bring Angel to the prison every week. This continued until September of 2001 when Angel's mom was released from prison. She came home to live with the Middletons. They helped her get a car, get a job, and work on a plan to be a successful, responsible member of society. Working in prison ministry for over 15 years, Wendi understood that there were many other women like Angel's mom in the prison system and many children who, like Angel, were the forgotten victims of crime. Benefits to the State (Taxpayers) Providing alternative placement for children who would normally become a part of the already over-burdened state foster care system. Reducing recidivism by providing support to the offender during incarceration and through her release. Assisting social work departments at the correctional facility with care plans. Benefits for the Offender A mentor to offer support and encouragement throughout pregnancy. A loving, nurturing environment where paid and non-paid staff will care for the baby in a family atmosphere. Weekly/bi-weekly visits with the child (ren). Aftercare referral information & assistance. Angel's Wings Inc. | P.O. Box 2889 | Indianapolis, IN 46206 phone: (317) 691-3304 | Info@angelswingsinc.org | http://www.angelswingsinc.org