Youth First Adult Programs

The Fathers Forever Coalition is currently operating in Lawrence County through a federal grant which our county qualifies to receive funding from as well.  The initiative seeks to promote responsible fatherhood that promotes strengthening relationships, promotes responsible parenting and fosters economic stability.

Basic Computer Applications – Supports fathers, mothers, grandparents and other care givers in establishing economic stability by providing training on basic computer operations including but not limited to: word programming, internet use, online job search, basic operations (on/off, printing, etc.) and resume building. 

Inside Out Dads – Prepare inmates for a successful reentry with InsideOut Dad™! Discover what correctional facilities and correctional departments around the country are using to rehabilitate inmates.  InsideOut Dad™ is a fatherhood reentry program designed to connect inmates to their families and prepare them for release.  Research shows that inmates who are connected to their families are more likely to successfully reenter society. This unique reentry program reaches men on the Inside and prepares them for life when they get Out by helping them explore and heal from their pasts, while developing healthy emotions, reconnecting to their families, and planning for the future.  This curriculum is a quality foundation for your prison program, reentry efforts, inmate outreach – it’s a must-have for anyone who is preparing inmates for reentry!

24/7 Dads - What is being a dad all about?  It’s about understanding that your children need you. It’s a game of catch or an afternoon tea party.  It’s soccer practices and school plays, and it’s about taking the time to listen, and the time to be there.  It’s full-time job that requires a 24/7 Dad™!  Developed by fathering and parenting experts, 24/7 Dad™ focuses on the characteristics that men need to be an involved father 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  This community-based program helps men develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills they need to get - and stay - involved with their children.

Family Works – This class is focused on making the family unit, whatever it may look like, work!  The family unit for some kids may be mom, dad and step parents for another child it could be mom, grandma and grandpa and yet for another child it could be completely different.  Regardless of the uniqueness of the family unit, this class is focused on working through the various struggles that the family unit may be facing: divorce, step parenting, absence of a parent, grandparents raising grandchildren or balancing the rules between two different households.  Main focus of the class will be on basic parenting skills including how to do time-out correctly, how to handle temper tantrums, disrespectful language and effective steps for disciplining.  The class will address what is needed and why it is so important to maintain healthy relationships within the family regardless of the marital status or others challenges.