Family Support Services
Fathers & Family Program
Pernet facilitates a 12-session in-person Fathers Group at the Worcester County House of Correction to support inmates in their efforts to strengthen the connections they have with their children by letting go of the past while learning how to nurture both themselves and their children. Eligible members of the group are able to have in-person contact visits with their children and family during the last 4 weeks of the group in a newly designed family-friendly space at the jail that is coordinated and supervised by Pernet and Jail staff. Inmates are encouraged to maintain a connection with Pernet staff just prior to and immediately following their release.
Parent Aide Program
Pernet’s Parent Aide Service is a state-funded program that complements the support that families receive from the Department of Children and Families. If individuals are interested in having a home visitor to work with them on household management, parenting skills, or access to community resources then they may request a Pernet Parent Aide through their DCF worker.
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