Can i claim a adult child in prison i support monthly

[Opus 17]

No. You would need to provide more than 50% of their total support (including food, housing and medical care).  Your care packages won't be more than half what the state is paying for housing. 

[xmasbaby0]

No.    The adult is being supported by the department of corrections----not by you.   The cost of incarcerating someone far exceeds any monthly amount you are providing for incidental expenses.   

Any money your are providing is a gift; gifts to individuals are not deductible.