Motherhood & Fatherhood Initiative

At Community Care Development Network (CCDN), our Motherhood and Fatherhood Initiative Programs are designed to uplift, empower, and support parents in their journey toward personal growth, family restoration, and long-term stability. This transformative dual program model combines the strengths of our Parents Helping Parents and Inspire Education Academy programs, offering participants a holistic, multi-layered support system tailored to their needs.

What We Offer
This initiative addresses five key areas of development and restoration:

Parent Support: Emotional and peer support through structured group sessions and one-on-one coaching.
Parenting Skills Development: Evidence-based curricula that foster healthy parenting techniques and strengthen family dynamics.
Education Support Services: Access to high school diploma programs, job readiness training, and essential life skills through Inspire Education Academy.
Family Reunification: Guidance and resources for parents working to reunify with their children, including case management and reunification planning.
Resource Assistance: Connection to critical services such as housing, transportation, food assistance, mental health counseling, and workforce development.

A Dual Approach: Combining Two Powerful Programs
Participants enrolled in the initiative benefit from:

Parents Helping Parents: Focused on peer mentoring, life skills development, and family healing.
Inspire Education Academy: Providing educational advancement, career preparation, and wraparound services designed to build stability and independence.

Together, these programs offer a powerful platform for change, helping parents become self-sufficient, confident, and capable leaders within their families and communities.

Family Reunification Support Inside the System
Our commitment to family reunification extends beyond community settings. CCDN has established a dedicated partnership with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles to bring healing and preparation directly to incarcerated parents.

Through this effort, Mr. Ralph Sims of Brother Let’s Talk facilitates 24/7 Dads, an evidence-based fatherhood curriculum that promotes responsible fathering, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. These workshops are conducted within correctional settings, providing fathers with the tools and mindset needed to reconnect with their families and reintegrate successfully into society.

Our Impact
This comprehensive program is a vital part of our mission to build stronger families and resilient communities. Whether in the community or behind the walls, CCDN's Motherhood and Fatherhood Initiative Programs meet parents where they are and walk with them toward where they want to be. To learn more about the program, email us at programs@ccommunitycaredn.org

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Meet the Facilitator-Ralph Sims

About the 24/7 Dads Curriculum

As part of our extended support for family reunification and fatherhood engagement, CCDN partners with Mr. Ralph Sims of Brother Let’s Talk to deliver the 24/7 Dads® curriculum—an evidence-based program developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative. This curriculum is designed specifically for men to improve their parenting skills and fathering attitudes, whether they are currently in the home, navigating reentry, or working toward reconnecting with their children.

The 24/7 Dads® program is structured around five key areas:

Self-Awareness
Fathering Skills
Parenting Skills
Relationship Skills
Self-Care

Facilitated inside the Alabama Department of Corrections Pardons and Paroles facilities, this program:

Helps incarcerated fathers understand their role in their children's lives.
Encourages emotional engagement and responsible decision-making.
Supports a smooth transition back into the family unit post-release.
Provides tools for ongoing personal development and family strengthening.

By including this curriculum in our initiative, CCDN furthers its mission of restoring families and rebuilding communities—one parent at a time.