She was set to give birth as a Georgia prisoner, again. Terrified, she asked a nonprofit for help.

By: Joshua Sharpe

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: December 15, 2025

Words: 2,173

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Walking into court, Danielle Edwards thought she might have a chance to get her daughter back—someday.

She’d given birth to Lily two years earlier as a state prisoner, and the relative who’d cared for the child since was seeking full custody. Edwards had been out for a year and was proud of her progress. She was sober and had a job, a home and a car. But when she recognized the judge that fall …

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