I’m Coming Home and Rebuilding My Role as a Dad
You’re home from prison, trying to find your place as a dad, and it’s hard. It’s hard to rebuild relationships, to navigate this new life, this new “normal.” But it IS possible, and we believe in you. We have tools and resources to help you rebuild your role as a dad.
Where to Start
Finding Your Rhythm as You Reconnect: the 50/25/25 rule for splitting your time and attention as you settle back in. Parenting after Dad Comes Home.
Understanding What Your Child Is Really Feeling: naming the pain a child may be masking after you’re reunited, so you can respond to what’s actually going on. Adjusting to Dad Coming Home After Prison.
Growing Through TYRO Dads: real stories of fathers rebuilding after returning home, including one graduate who went on to start his own nonprofit. Case study: Dallas / Anthem Strong Families.
Want to Go Deeper?
If you want to sit with the bigger picture, not just the practical next step, visit Rise Up, Dad, for the fuller “Understanding Your Role” section and reflection questions.




