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THE NEED [Top]
| Historically, parenting was the
first need that
FIT addressed. Almost everyone in jail or prison, male or
female, teenager and older, are parents. Most are single.
Many have not had the nurturing, modeling, and teaching that
would help them be good parents. We have found a great desire
among our clients for help in this area. Even those with good
backgrounds are seeking help, and the faith-based approach is preferred. |
DESCRIPTION [Top]
|
Most
adults - in prison or out - are parents, and their first duties of
citizenship involve supporting children and families. As with
other areas in the FIT curriculum, these are things that concern us
all, not just a certain segment of society. We offer a
simple,
straightforward plan to help in this area. It has been
successfully used in church settings as well as in prison, jail, and
rehabilitation center settings.
The first unit of
the FIT 100 Hour Curriculum in Parenting.
Most
adults - in prison or out - are parents, and their first duties of
citizenship involve supporting children and families. As with
other areas in the FIT curriculum, these are things that concern us
all, not just a certain segment of society. We offer a
simple,
straightforward plan to help in this area. It has been
successfully used in church settings as well as in prison, jail, and
rehabilitation center settings.Our training materials effectively apply these principles to the.detention center environment. DADS COACHING CLINIC(c) (Men)/PARENTING FROM THE HEART (Women) Our training materials effectively apply these principles to the.detention center environment. |
FORMAT [Top]
| This section is taught in a group setting in 4 sessions for a total of 8 hours. Groups are not to exceed 20 individuals. Give and take with sharing of experiences in better parenting is encouraged. |
OUTLINE [Top]
| No | TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | STATE MODS |
HOURS | |||
| 1 | The Coach’s Preparation | We are living in an era of an epidemic of the “Absentee Father”. It is imperative that fathers do something to become the best dads they can possibly be, not only for their own sakes, but also for their children. Section I deals with how to get started. | 1,2,3 | 2 | |||
| 2 | The Coach’s Plan of Action | Many men may say I wish I could be a better dad/husband/man. But when a man stands before God, He will not say, “Well wished good and faithful servant. The compliment we want to hear is “Well done good and faithful servant.” We have to have "A Plan" and follow it. It won't happen all by itself. | 1,2,3 | 1 | |||
| 3 | Hall of Fame Dad | To be a member of baseball’s Hall of Fame, or any hall of fame, one must realize that this does not happen over-night. There has to be a lot of training and effort. Only a lifetime of consistency produces a Hall-of-Famer. | 1,2,3 | 1 | |||
| 4 | The Power of a Father’s Love | Children long for love and acceptance. That’s why they join gangs, do drugs, break rules, or become violent – for love and acceptance. A father must understand how much of his children’s lives are made secure and stable by his relationship, his love, and his approval. This section deals with showing meaningful ways to show love. | 1,2,3 | 2 | |||
| 5 | Managing to be an Effective Father | As sure as a baseball manager’s success is determined by how effectively he develops and directs his team, the same can be said for dads. There are essential biblical principles for fathers who want to be effective managers of their entrusted “team”. We will help dads see and apply these principles as well as to find maximum fulfillment in living as God intended. | 1,2,3 | 2 | |||