About F.A.C.T. Experience
F.A.C.T. Experience is an elaborate, multifaceted initiative created by the men of the United Community Action Network (U-CAN) to offset inter-generational incarceration by connecting or reconnecting
fathers/grandfathers back into the lives of their children/grandchildren. F.A.C.T. Experience is a twelve (12) week initiative.
The United Community Action Network (U-CAN), an outreach organization at SCI-Phoenix, has created an Initiative called Fathers And Children Together (F.A.C.T. Experience). This initiative allows fathers to spend quality time with their children in a one-on-one setting and to discuss issues affecting their lives daily.
F.A.C.T. Experience allows children to bond with their fathers or grandfathers through arts & crafts activities. A key component is the presence of a professional counselor who can address sensitive issues that the children may deal with daily or that may arise during the visiting workshops. The F.A.C.T. Experience empowers incarcerated fathers to make a positive difference in their children’s lives by helping to steer them in the right direction.
Additional Information
Age Requirements
The child must be between the ages of 7 and 17 to participate.
Enrollment Period
There will be a two-week enrollment period for the mother/caregiver to register their child into the F.A.C.T. Experience. External Representatives will notify mothers/caregivers when the enrollment period begins. Once the enrollment period ends, the mother/caregiver will have to wait until the next cohort to register their child to participate. There will be No Exceptions!
Free Van Service
Mother/Caregiver who will be using van services will be required to arrive at the designated location no later than 1 PM Van service will be Free to all participants. If the mother/caregiver chooses to drive their child to SCI-Phoenix, they must arrive no later than 2:30 PM.
Father & Child Session
Each week, fathers and grandfathers, along with their children/grandchildren, will enjoy a meal together. This is the first step in the bonding process. This allows fathers/grandfathers to open up and talk to their children/grandchildren and each other about life issues.
Mother/Caregiver Session
Each week, after the children are processed in, the mothers/caregivers will participate in a co-parenting workshop at a separate location.