InsideOut Dad is designed to address the specific needs of incarcerated fathers.

What are InsideOUT dad Programs?

InsideOut Dad is a curriculum based program for incarcerated fathers that bridges the gap between the inmate father and his children. The InsideOut Dad program provides practical and innovative ways to help overcome the physical and psychological challenges that incarcerated fathers face inside (while incarcerated) and out (after release).

when and where do insideout dad programs take place?

InsideOut Dad Programs take place in all of the Men’s Correctional Facilities in Vermont. InsideOut Dad Programs meet weekly for 12 weeks, addressing a specific topic each week. The programs are offered in person and at no cost to the facilities. We are currently offering programming in the following facilities:

  • Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility - Rutland

  • Northeast Corectional Complex (NERCF & CCWC) - St. Johnsbury

  • Northern State Correctional Facility - Newport

  • Northwest State Correctional Facility - Swanton

  • Southern State Correctional Facility - Springfield

how do families benefit from InsideOut Dad programs?

InsideOut Dad is a program designed to connect incarcerated fathers to their families and prepare them for release. There are many benefits to engaging fathers, including improved emotional and social well being for children, few incidents of maltreatment, better school performance, and fewer child behavioral and psychological problems.

Because over 96 percent of all prisoners will be released someday (more than 650,000 this year alone), this preparation for release is vital.  History shows that 66 percent of these prisoners will return within 3 years.  Those prisoners who have strong connections to family, however, are far more likely to embrace freedom and have a crime-free future.  InsideOut Dad™ helps prisoners prepare for reentry into society as they learn more about themselves as men and as fathers.

What types of InsideOut Dad Programs are offered?

InsideOut Dad Core sessions

InsideOut Dad Core sessions are offered in Correctional Facilities for 12 consecutive weeks to incarcerated fathers who are looking to strengthen their relationship with their child(ren).

Topics covered:

  • Introduction: Getting Started

  • Family History and the InsideOut Dad

  • What it Means to Be a Man

  • Showing and Handling Feelings

  • Mens Health

  • Fathering from the Inside

  • Communication

  • The Father’s Role

  • Children’s Growth

  • Discipline

  • Working with Mom and Coparenting

  • Change and Impact

Insideout dad reentry sessions

InsideOut Re-entry sessions are offered both inside correctional facilities and outside upon release, through Probation & Parole offices or virtually; meeting weekly for 6 weeks.

Topics covered:

  • Fathering on the Outside

  • Responsibilities and Child Support

  • Visits Upon Release

  • Communication Patterns

  • Communication

  • Money Management

For more information, please call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) or 1-802-229-5724. You can also e-mail us at: pcavt@pcavt.org or confidential chat with us.