MOMS' SUPPORT GROUP/UNDERSTANDING DAD
Program Overview
Moms' Support Group is a faith-based, research, and evidence-supported parenting group created especially for mothers. An important aspect of the program is healing from the past so that individuals can move forward successfully in life.
Program Outcomes
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Increase in mothers’ knowledge, positive attitudes & skills associated with improving their relationships with the fathers of their children
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Increase in mothers’ understanding of the importance of fathers’ involvement in the lives of their children
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Increase in positive interactions between mothers & fathers
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Learn how to build a conflict-resistant connection
Program Curriculum
The majority of the course curriculum comes from three book sources, each of which are listed below.
Understanding Dad
by the National Fatherhood Initiative
Understanding Dad is a research and evidence-based curriculum, funded by The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, with the goal of improving awareness and communication between parents and increase paternal involvement for the sake of their children.
Keep Your Love On
by Danny Silk
Keep Your Love On is also used in this course to teach parents the importance of Connection, Communication, and Boundaries.
Dismantling The Wall Between You and God
by M. Wistar
Class Information
Public Classes​
WHO: Adults 18 and above
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WHEN: Tuesday Evenings from 6:00-7:30pm
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WHERE: VFS Main Office
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PROVIDED: Dinner and Program Materials
Corrections and Rehabilitative
WHO: Women in Correctional or Rehabilitation Centers
WHEN: Dates and Times Vary
WHERE: Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility, Birmingham Women's Work Release Center, and My Sister's Place
PROVIDED: Program Materials
All VFS classes are provided at no cost to the participant.
Graduates receive a certificate upon completion recognized by the court as a parenting support program.
