For many incarcerated fathers, the journey toward rehabilitation and reconnection with their families is fraught with challenges. Through a structured 10-week curriculum and ongoing critical support, the program equips men with the tools they need to rebuild their lives, mend relationships, and embrace fatherhood with strength and accountability. Adjie Burnett, the program facilitator, shared his insights into the mission and impact of Fathers Uplift, emphasizing the importance of empathy: “I try to put myself in the class, to try and understand what they are going through.”

“Fathers Uplift gives us an opportunity to talk to our men to actually get them to understand their sobriety and the meaning of becoming a healthy and strong father,” Burnett explains. Working in tandem with the Nurturing Fathers curriculum, led by Frantz Dorcena, Fathers Uplift expands on existing Department programs by providing practical lessons on becoming a more engaged and supportive parent.