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Fathers in Trust (FiT)

Fathers in Trust program (FiT) is a parent education initiative for men ages 16-60 to develop skills central to positive parenting that yields healthy outcomes for children and families. At the core of FiT is the Fatherhood Development Curriculum, written and developed by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson, in consultation with fathers, trainers, and case managers, and following extensive site visits and observation of trainers and participants.

Western MA | Serving: adults
Contact: Michael Kyles, FiT Program Facilitator, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department
t: 1.800.423.5005 / 413.732.5772
For more information visit: www.hcsoma.org

FiT is a 32-hour course which explores the curriculum in a series of 2-hour sessions. The course is comprised of 5 Modules, each addressing a key area that will allow men to develop skills and relationships that increase positive outcomes in their families.

All-Inclusive Support Services (AISS)

The AISS assists formerly incarcerated people as they transition back into the community. Many of them face a range of issues, including addiction, mental health conditions, lack of identity documents such as birth certificates and Social Security IDs, employment obstacles, financial hardship, limited education, poor housing situations or lack of housing, and more.

The 2-hour per week FiT course is held on Wednesday nights from 5-7PM.

Location:
736 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109