The Connections Project Resources

Resources for facilitators educating and reconnecting fathers:

• InsideOut Dad™

  InsideOut Dad™ is a reentry program proven to work. Connecting inmates to their families is an essential part of the reentry process, and this program is a key component of The Connections Project work. It can change lives by restoring broken relationships. Learn more

• For InsideOut Dad™ facilitators

  Here are some helpful resources that will encourage you and help you grow in your role as facilitator of the InsideOut Dad™ program.

How Facilitators Make a Difference-  learn four key points for facilitators and read a powerful story of impact

The Power of Peer Facilitators-  read more about the benefits of having former InsideOut Dad™ participants help facilitate future courses and some criteria you can use for selecting peer facilitators

Success Story: Cuba's Story-  read about the great lengths that this father went through to turn his life around and make fatherhood a priority

• The Literacy Factor

  Read about how the Center for Youth and Families in Little Rock, AR helped men work on their reading skills. Learn more
  
  

• Incarcerated Teenage Dads

  This troubling trend is growing – how can you reach this particular audience of dads? Read article
  
  

• Dave Nogart’s Path to Being a Good Dad

  This video is an encouragement to anyone who has a heart for working with incarcerated fathers. View now
  
  

• List of Favorites

  Inmates can use this one page resource to help jump start a phone conversation, write a letter, and feel more confident in knowing the type of people their children are becoming.  We recommend having the inmates update this resource at least once per year on each of their children. In addition, inmates should also share their own favorites with their kids! View now

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