Every scar tells a story!
Every scar tells a story!
will go to bed tonight with a parent incarcerated. Learn what we are doing about it.
A world where every girl impacted by parental incarceration has the opportunity to thrive, lead, and break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration.
Beauty Marks for Girls exists to empower daughters whose mothers are incarcerated through mentorship, trauma-informed care, and early intervention programs that create pathways to higher education and future success.
Beauty Marks for Girls was born out of both pain and purpose. Our founder, Jennifer Jones, is the daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother and knows firsthand the silence, shame, and stigma that too often follow children of incarcerated parents.
What began as one woman’s healing journey has grown into a statewide movement of hope. Today, Beauty Marks for Girls stands with the daughters of incarcerated mothers, ensuring that no girl has to carry the weight of her circumstances alone. Our mission is unwavering, and our commitment is steadfast.
What started with just $17, one mentee, and one correctional facility has now expanded to six counties, three prison systems, and more than $235,000 in college scholarships secured for youth.
Our story proves that even the smallest seed can grow into a harvest of hope. With your support, we can continue to expand our reach and provide more opportunities.
Over 50 invited guests filled the room with excitement to witness the Unveiling of Beauty Marks for Girls' Scholarship Ceremony. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Spartanburg Foundation to establish one of the first-ever college scholarship funds tailored exclusively for children of incarcerated parents.
Youth: Ages 8–18
Parents: Serving 1 year to life in South Carolina state prisons
Caregivers: Kinship providers—relatives and family friends who step in to provide care and stability
Greenville County
Spartanburg County
Union County
Richland County
Cherokee County
Greenwood County
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
In this video, hear from a mentee of Beauty Marks for Girls as she shares her journey as the daughter of an incarcerated mother. She recalls the heavy questions she carried before enrolling in Beauty Marks—who would help her and how she could afford college. Through the program, she found the support that helped her rise above the statistics and believe in her future. Today, she is not just a student—she is a thriving college scholar, proof that hope and opportunity can rewrite any story.
We extend our deepest appreciation to The Dabo's All In Foundation for selecting Beauty Marks for Girls as a grantee. The generous grant will allow us to expand our programs, provide essential resources, and create transformative experiences for our mentees.
The impact of this contribution reaches far beyond the financial aspect; it signifies a shared commitment to creating a brighter future for such deserving girls!!
Thank you Dabo and Kathleen Swinney, we couldn't be more overjoyed!


“The South is a region where women and girls of color have the least access to philanthropic resources while leading innovative and impactful efforts to advance equity and justice for all,” said Roz Lee, Vice President of Strategy and Programs at the Ms. Foundation. “Ms. has a strong history of supporting WGOC-led grassroots advocacy and leadership in the South, and is eager to partner with social justice leaders and Southern funders to go deeper.”
The Ms. Foundation will seek to assemble a balanced portfolio of rural, urban, emerging, and established organizations. By advocating for greater investment within the philanthropic community, the organization aims to influence philanthropy to increase giving to women and girls of color by a significant margin.
Pictured: Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of Ms. Foundation for Women Brooklyn, New York







Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. Every $2,500 raised helps us award a college scholarship, removing barriers and providing pathways to success.
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