Cass County, MO – Three inmates at the Cass County Jail graduated this week from the facility’s Good Dads program, a 16-week course designed to help incarcerated fathers prepare for parenthood after release.
According to Cass County Sheriff’s Office Captain Ben Barbarick, the program “is used to educate, inspire and empower incarcerated fathers.” Barbarick said most inmates eventually return to the community, and this initiative aims to equip them with “tools, mentors and resources to help them be better parents once they are released.”
The course, which met weekly, focused on building parenting skills, responsibility, and emotional readiness. Several other inmates participated during the session but were released or transferred before its completion.
Deputies and program facilitators led the classes each week, with funding support from the Harrisonville Chamber of Commerce. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized the importance of community partnerships in helping reduce recidivism and strengthen families.
The Good Dads initiative is part of a growing national effort to support incarcerated parents in maintaining positive relationships with their children and reentering society more successfully.
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