Tag: incarceration
When Winning Feels Like Losing: The Hidden Scoreboard of Fatherhood and the Battle for Connection
Parenthood, in general (and fatherhood, in particular), is often talked about in the language of winning and losing. We hear it in courtrooms: “I won custody.” We hear it in child support battles: “He lost his rights.” We even hear it in the tone of everyday conversations when someone asks, “What happened with your case?” and the answer comes back, “I won.”
But every time a parent “loses” in court, there is another loss that no one writes about — the child’s. The child loses the rhythm of consistent connection. They lose the security of shared presence. And they begin to internalize the idea that love and belonging are things people have to compete for.
The Empty Chair: Incarcerated Fathers and the Holidays
The impact of incarceration during the holidays goes far beyond the prison walls. It touches the hearts of children, the strength of families, and the fabric of our communities. We cannot afford to let these families feel forgotten. Healing starts with recognition and compassion.
Fathers Incorporated’s 5th Annual “Home for the Holidads” Program
Fathers Incorporated’s Home for the Holidads fills a critical gap by focusing on the children who are most affected by their parent’s absence.
Honoring the Resilience And Dedication of 14 Incarcerated Fathers
Today, it graduates 14 fathers who are in its “Next Level Fatherhood” program and are currently incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail.
“Back Home and Building Bonds:” A Lighthouse for Reconnecting Fathers
This isn’t just a guide, but a beacon for all fathers who’ve been distanced from their families due to incarceration and are now eager to rebuild the bonds that time and circumstances might have weakened.
Celebrating Second Chances and Embracing New Beginnings with Fathers Incorporated
In the spirit of Second Chance Month, we want to acknowledge the graduates of our Gentle Warriors Academy. These dedicated fathers have come to understand the crucial role they play in the lives of their children, even after making mistakes.
Parental Incarceration and the Transition to Adulthood
The United States has the highest imprisonment rate in the world. Although the rates of incarceration have essentially leveled off since around 2002, the United States lead the world in imprisonment: 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2015.
Greater Resources Needed for Incarcerated Families
Written by Frederick A. Davie, M.Div. As a relatively young program officer at the Ford Foundation early in my career I made a visit to Sing Sing I […]
Fatherhood, Incarceration, Reentry, Children with Incarcerated Parents
On any given day in America, it is estimated that more than 1.7 million children under 18 years old have a parent incarcerated in a state (52%) or federal prison (63%)—91% of all incarcerated parents are fathers.