About the Connections Project

The Connections Project is an initiative that focuses on the power of engaged fathers for successful reentry. Through webinars, training, and resources, The Connections Project aims to educate and equip facilitators with best practices that will reduce recidivism by helping to reconnect inmates with their families.

This project was created with a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. National Fatherhood Initiative is dedicated to improving the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. We offer a variety of tools and resources for supporting fathers in many diverse settings.

• Why is it important to focus on fathers? See the data.
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• Learn more about Corrections Programming

The Connections Project Advisory Committee

The Connections Project Advisory Committee provides strategic direction and feedback to National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) staff related to the goal of engaging fathers for successful reentry. With this goal in mind, the Advisory Committee helps facilitate connections to key individuals in the corrections and reentry arenas, provides input on developing new resources for fathers and practitioners working with fathers, and advises NFI on a variety of other matters pertaining to the overall objective of The Connections Project.

The Connections Project Advisory Committee Members:

Connections Project Staff

Greg Austen Senior Director, National Programming p: 856.327.8055 f:  856.327.1138 gausten@fatherhood.org

Michael Yudt Director, National Programming                p: 240.912.1269 f:  301.948.4325 myudt@fatherhood.org

Judy Sherman Executive Assistant, National Programming