Despite the increasing number of women in prison who have children, little is known aboutrntheir children’s situation during their imprisonment. This study attempts to assess the situationrnof children of imprisoned mothers. Survey method was mainly used for the purpose of datarncollection. Accordingly, 34 mothers in Addis Ababa Prison were asked about the situation ofrntheir 61 children. In addition, five children were interviewed about their condition. Thernfindings indicate that children of imprisoned mothers live in a very difficult situation deprivedrnof their basic needs and right. The findings have led to some recommendations that will helprnto curb the unfortunate situation of the children