Children of Prisoners Reunite with their Fathers Behind Bars for a Day

Prison ministry program 'One Day With God' help children reconcile with their incarcerated parents.

[@jaelyyymar8071]

I love how the woman running this is 100% for the kids. She doesn’t care if the prisoners did bad things, she just wants the kids to be happy.

[@321MjC]

Completely understand what you're saying..... but it's definitely wayyyyy deeper than that.

[@abenabecks]

@@321MjC kindly explain the deeper part. I'm curious please

[@annasloan2472]

I've volunteered with them twice (once inside the prison, once outside for low-level offenders) and it's truly such a remarkable organization. Yes, it's for the kids, but the dads are treated with deep dignity and respect- they're not known by their wrongdoings but as their identities as human beings and fathers. It's a weird and humbling dynamic and I wish more people had the opportunity to experience this group's mission.

[@brandonizaguirre2963]

@@annasloan2472 Yeah, and I bet you also treat r@pists and murderers as decent human beings just because they have children and you ignore what they did in the first place, huh? These criminals wouldn't be criminals if they just didn't commit crime. They have no one to blame but themselves. I have zero sympathy for them.

[@omgubler]

@@brandonizaguirre2963 wow, what the hell man. It's never as simple as that and you should know it. Also, I'm pretty sure there's an extremely heavy screening processes for the prisoners/fathers that get to participate. I'm sure they have to have impeccably good behavior to earn the opportunity and much more. Every case is unique. The father who was a murderer was in a bar fight. It was probably an unintentional murder. Still murder, yes, but it was probably something like involuntary manslaughter. (alcohol + bar fights don't go good together). A rapist would be unlikely to participate in something like this that, again, is FOR THE KIDS more than anything else. Hopefully you at least have sympathy for the children.

[@iamsokowaiejejeejejejej2345]

“You did nothing wrong. It’s all my fault. Ok? “ broke my heart

[@hoesmad3568]

deadass copied a comment above you

[@iamsokowaiejejeejejejej2345]

@@hoesmad3568 uhm where is the comment? I don’t see it

[@bayleaf5726]

Umm actually I don’t see a comment that’s the same as this soooo *liar*

[@bayleaf5726]

@penguinmaster2000 I don’t have an alt account so get the hell out of here

[@SUM41YANA24M]

Can I have a timestamp for this moment pls

[@micahharris311]

I also want to add how strong these mothers are for putting their kids first despite what the fathers have done. That is real strength.

[@jimmyneutron6766]

Right usually i hear about moms being petty as hell to their kids dads and acting like that isnt mentally damaging for the kid and its for their own good when in reality its out of their own bias because their little relationship didn't work out.

[@ad.worldlearning]

@@jimmyneutron6766 i know first hand what a petty mom is like. She didn't let me speak to my dad over the phone until a while after he got in jail, and after that she would always talk crap about him.

[@samuelr4192]

​@Bideford College NPC comment

[@mamajane85]

It's hard! My daughters father is in Prison. We make sure she gets to speak with him everyday or video visits and in no time We'll get to do in person visits. I have her in therapy. It's huge not having the other parent, even more so if they had a relationship with them and then bam, they are gone in prison. She feels neglected at only 4 years old😭 It's heartbreaking.

[@mienamie4448]

Een MOEDER BLIJFT ALTIJD😍❤💘💝( EEN MOEDER)❤🙁😢

[@gsaouzs]

This happened 6 years ago. I really hope these dads have found a better path in life. Their children deserve this change of life and I hope they are all in better places now.

[@malonembappe6509]

they did a follow up and 80% of the dads became reoffenders and are back in jail

[@gsaouzs]

@@malonembappe6509 This is so sad... I know it's hard to stay out of this life when they get out of jail for different reasons but these kids deserved better :(

[@emeryjade5487]

7 years now 😢 This is so sad I don’t know what I would do without my parents they are such a big part of my life and without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

[@michaw.2168]

They need more help they are trained for prison, they are not helped to become self-sufficient or psychological fitt. We have good prisons that help then to go back and work or get themselves help.

[@_too._.cool_]

@@malonembappe6509 where did u find the follow up

[@uhhhnah4564]

Me: **tears in my eyes** I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD DAD IN THE FUTURE Also me: *Female*

[@negan7110]

😂

[@stevesphoneyadventures3888]

Wait a minute

[@braindead2828]

That’s a twist

[@supaMcnugget09]

Lol

[@lucabun]

and i oop-

[@WireMotherr]

when Ethan hugged his father and knocked him over I smiled

[@jaadya.3629]

Blue9015AJ so did i

[@FunsizeLucy]

Blue9015AJ I cried

[@amberpetersen6087]

Blue9015AJ me 2

[@harryscullin9487]

I did laugh as well and cry

[@madelinethompson7911]

I cried (tears of joy)

[@NB79032]

This not only helps the children, but it also helps the prisoners. They get to feel love. They get to feel human. You can't lock people up and expect them to retain their humanity. They need to have the chance to feel that. THAT is what will help them reintegrate into society when they get out.

[@ThatGreenCrystal]

If they ever do some people need to never see another human being again

[@heavnxbound]

That’s part of why I appreciate the prison system in my country, Norway. It emphasizes reform and in turn among criminals there’s a high percentage of one-time offenders who serve their time and stay out afterwards, instead of going in and out of prison.

[@ThatGreenCrystal]

@@heavnxbound but they actually be living so good in jail 💀💀 5 star meals, gym, a COMPUTER, and a pool in Sweden

[@ThatGreenCrystal]

@@heavnxbound but you have to be charged of murder

[@heavnxbound]

@@ThatGreenCrystal That greatly depends on the level of security the inmates require. My dad served time in a high security prison, which more so resemble prisons in the US. When he was later transferred to a low security prison he got decent meals, got to watch TV, his kids and wife could visit, we could even apply for a certain amount of time where he got to spend time with us outside of prison, like a 24 hour period (sometimes less, sometimes more). He was also allowed to get a job and work if he was monitored by either an ankle monitor or someone who worked in the prison. He wasn’t considered a flight risk or a threat to himself or others so he was given more leniency there than if he had stayed in the high security and clearly wasn’t trustworthy.

[@kaitlynkotter1111]

The little girl sleeping with the picture with her dad next to her shattered my heart into a million pieces 😭this program should be all over the country, so heart warming to see.

[@Eva89076]

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[@meera9683]

I never realized how lucky I am...

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

Same this had me bawling

[@bellabaker1786]

Atleast someone relized the first comment is horrible my mom is in and out of jail my hole life she just got out a month ogo my dad abanded me when i was 3 i got adopted by my gram 😢

[@bellabaker1786]

2nd comment

[@meera9683]

@Bella Baker aww stay strong 💪

[@theoneandonlypineapple2524]

same

[@veranya2074]

“you did nothing wrong, its all my fault. Ill be home soon. I promise.” oo my God these children are so strong

[@tiyanal3563]

veranya2074 we are aren’t we

[@pink_ivy5952]

@@tiyanal3563 that's just sad ... I feel worst now like I'm already crying

[@mapheforabothata7775]

Can't stop crying... sad for this kids

[@hibbah3210]

🙏🙏

[@zarellychacon3299]

your right we are strong

[@Chatterbox-94]

I feel that prisoners who have kids not only need to love their kids and be happy with them but realize that having kids gives them a purpose to grow, change, and rehabilitate themselves into better people.

[@katelyns419]

Agreed. It seems obvious to us that they'll know that they're hurting them by going to prison .. but maybe, they have to SEE it first hand & spent those moments bonding to really understand that they're actions are hurting the ones they love the most. ❤️ Maybe, this will be an eye opener for them to not go back. For their kids. I wish this program was everywhere. It's truly incredible.

[@ededdandeddytv5164]

Imagine how the mother of the murder victim feels watching the man who murdered her child get to enjoy time with his kid 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@yuppers1]

@@ededdandeddytv5164 It's not about him, it's about the kid who's completely innocent in all this

[@Widdekuu91]

@@katelyns419 "Not to go back" sometimes it's not that easy. You can't just get a job after having been in prison, or get a house. If you come out of prison and you're homeless and hungry, with a box of your stuff and a Starbucks giftcard that's 10 dollars (if you're lucky) then what would you do?

[@carlwhy]

@@Widdekuu91 That's the plot of Les Miserables.

[@an6350]

it's so sweet how attentive most of them look during the seminar on fatherhood. such a sad thing for them to miss out on their kids for so long.

[@kristinstrickland1038]

Yes, that was the most touching part I think.

[@slovelyyx7718]

It’s their fault

[@Drowningindisappointment]

@@slovelyyx7718 you're privileged and don't understand the nuances and injustices in our prison system

[@slovelyyx7718]

@@Drowningindisappointmentnope, they were just raised incorrectly and/or had a messed up childhood, nobody’s fault but their parents

[@Drowningindisappointment]

@@slovelyyx7718 Go to a single class on sociology. Your refusal to help these people will only lead to more trauma and struggle for their families and communities. I’m not arguing with someone who lacks basic human empathy and fails to understand the disparity that some people are set up with from the beginning of their lives.

[@nsneca1256]

Everyone is gangsta until their kids come

[@Gysmin]

NSneca for the first time this type of comment is literally the truth

[@nsneca1256]

@@Gysmin yea lol funny but it is true

[@LoveLisaKal]

NSneca lol

[@akidalaki]

Loool xD

[@chickenwings6745]

NSneca no lie

[@suly5742]

They might have done bad things, but they still love their children.

[@terynlucerog59]

Never the kids fault

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

atinyyy yy yep 🙂💗😍

[@Riceedude]

@@_rtx_ ok

[@Iron_Monkey773]

possibly other people’s children too

[@USRM1810]

@@_rtx_ but once kids come around it can change the life's of them and make them want to be better and want to spend more time with them and I know this from my life

[@ezmforeal]

Man listen. Even though my dad has never been in prison, videos like this helps you appreciate what you have even more. I’m 25 years old and I am a blind man and I am living on my own now. When I first moved into my own place my dad helped me out a lot and spent a lot of time with me and has seen me develop into my own person in my own apartment. I appreciate my father for doing that. Thank you dad for everything.

[@darkness.999]

I would kill my self if my father dies when I'm alive.

[@hellohi1657]

If your blind how did you type this

[@bugwild1544]

Good to hear your dad help you is good you Are doing good

[@ezmforeal]

@@bugwild1544 I’m blessed

[@bugwild1544]

@@ezmforeal is good to hear

[@arlakay1]

This made me cry a lot. I had my father growing up but he was emotionally unavailable and I would say abusive. Sometimes not having a dad all the time isn’t as bad as having one there. I felt like these dads showed more love and support than my dad ever did throughout my life. He’s changed a lot now and is better. I do love him but seeing what I missed out on has made me emotional.

[@juanitamorgan5475]

That's very horrible and sad to hear that little girl said her father later the way she said he lied to me is just sad

[@captainobvious6070]

Exactly. People like to ignore how children feel when they have an abusive dad's, it's actually worse. It ruins your perspective of things , it ruins your trust... Its misogynists who like to throw around the narrative of needing fathers because they prioritise males even when they are abusive. They mess up the system for kids.

[@zoeqiu2525]

Same here, my father was absent most of the time (having affairs). When he was home, he was abusive and negligent towards my mother and I. It is a relief that I haven’t seen nor heard from him for many years now. At least The fathers in this video WANT to be a father figure for their children.

[@directioner3153]

This^^ I felt this

[@devinedarkdiva]

I agree....I understand.

[@clairuhh4490]

“He’s lied to me” I started to cry.

[@jinxd4398]

Same

[@jinxd4398]

Honestly I felt so bad for them

[@sailordapp3849]

OMG SAME...

[@hoesmad3568]

ik exactly how she feels

[@kenyaouko7388]

Fr... If any man lie and break your heart, Dad shouldn't be the one.

[@MacKenzieAkari]

The first son who tackled his father BROKE me.

[@tonystark4434]

Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin he might not like football

[@tonystark4434]

Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin but it’s a nice thought

[@tonystark4434]

Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin your welcome. have a nice day

[@tonystark4434]

Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin aaww thanks. i will

[@tonystark4434]

if u make everyday a good day, u won’t notice the bad ones

[@chaitea6019]

This made me tear up, especially when the dad was telling the boy that it wasn't his fault and it was all the dad's fault.

[@cococrooks2638]

I read the comments. I knew it'd be emotional. I knew I'd cry. But I did NOT expect to be bawling with joy, pain and admiration. It really is about the kids. Scottie. We need people like you in the world. Thank you so much for doing this for the kids, the silent victims. Thank you.

[@laceybeebee6598]

There not bad fathers they've just made bad choices

[@loving3vil]

Exactly.

[@annamienam]

It’s it the bad person, it’s the bad habits or attitude

[@yourmum1963]

Yeah

[@lunamoone5231]

Exactly

[@augustelouissaint1996]

@Yeetus Defeetus you can't compare these people to Ted Bundy u brainless guy

[@tracie2741]

It's not about what the dad deserves. Its all about what the kids deserve. The children never murdered anyone never sold drugs. They are the innocent of the guilty

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

Exactly.

[@kourtneyrenee4492]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@carmenm.478]

These kids need to be protected from their deadbeat dad's whom don't keep their word when they're released and commit crimes just to be incarcerated again!! Not fair to these children.

[@tastycakes1339]

@@carmenm.478 don’t you see that’s to these kids they don’t see a deadbeat or a prisoner, they see their dad that they need in their life. They need those opportunities to even remember what he looks like.

[@That_somebody]

Yea

[@angeldavis4390]

I'm a person who has been benefited from one day with god. As a kid i never knew my dad like that. I only knew him by his voice and by his jpay messages. I never knew what it was like to have a daddy daughter dance. When i first heard that i was going to see my dad for the first time since i was 4 it had GREATLY affected my mental health i was in TEARS like my mom told me i was going to a program called " one day with god" I was full on SOBBING ( she has told me inside of a restaurant and everybody was staring i didnt care nor notice though). you never realize how much you love and miss your dad until you see him. When i first went to that program we had mentors and i remember them telling me when i see him come out of those doors i need to run so fast and jump into his arms and MAKE SURE he falls over and guess what i did and it felt so good to finally hug my dad. after that we ate cake, made a bunch a drawings, made a goal book, made this lamp thingie, and we had a dance, and at the end we released balloons and i got these gifts from my dad i had got a portrait of us, a blanket with the words " dear, (my name) i know how hard it can be to not have me there with you so whenever you miss me just hug this blanket and remember i always love you

[@nakimeto]

i pray for you to experience many happy days with your dad that you lost.

[@katelyns419]

That little girl who told the other she knows how she feels ... Heart breaking ❤️ 😭 she knows so much for her young age. I hope this special event is an eye opening experience for these dad's. ❤️ I truly hope for these kids sakes.

[@moiraillysia6306]

Daughter: “I don’t know how to dance” Dad: “It’s okay you only gonna know if you try” 🥺 cutest thing ever

[@ndknight]

Is that what her father was telling himself when he wanted to become a criminal?

[@firstname3993]

@@ndknight stfu

[@salimahk22]

@@ndknight gtfo

[@beatriceb9538]

Fr it’s so cute

[@moiraillysia6306]

@@ndknight don’t say that I’m sure he regrets

[@ravensblissbabies]

I feel the worst for the 15 year old boy. Imagine having absolutely no hope that you’re dad is ever coming home.

[@helacopter1924]

Me too..l hope they meet again.

[@josephrodriguez1051]

I have hope not gonna marry pimp fed

[@josephrodriguez1051]

Ssi military ny hate us

[@josephrodriguez1051]

Ny

[@josephrodriguez1051]

U ny have nerve to hate us like that do not listen my music

[@lowkeyymaddie]

It made me cry when the dad said it was his fault not his sons. I also started tearing up when the little girl said that it means everything to be back with her dad and its like he is at home, i hope they are all back home now. ❤

[@cloudykumorii]

I feel for the girls in this video, my father has always been in and out of prison and jail. It hurts me to know he makes promises and can’t keep them, saying he’ll be better and he’ll stay out of prison but he ends up going back breaks me. Then the part of getting comfortable talking on the phone and some awkwardness when talking in real life, face to face. Amaya and her father remind me so much of me and my father, along with some bits with Arkinya and her father too.

[@tcar0987]

so you dont feel for the boys you idiot?

[@cloudykumorii]

@@tcar0987 I do, but personally I’m a girl, a female. So I can’t say how the boys may feel themselves, though they may as well feel the same but then again, I’m a female not a male.

[@bymalonie]

@@cloudykumorii anybody would feel it. daddy in and out of jail any guy & girl would feel it.

[@olsenbonnar6659]

The guy with the tattoos with the 2 kids really seems like he has potential. I hope he isn’t back in jail again.

[@the_looser_wolf_alex4160]

What the hell?! That's judging ppl can have tattoos if they want.

[@virgilsamson4016]

I don't think they were judging. I think they were just pointing out a characteristic so that we knew who they were talking about

[@olsenbonnar6659]

the_looser_wolf_alex I’m tatted lol

[@olsenbonnar6659]

Virgil Samson exactly lmao 😂

[@sierrakeily2372]

the_looser_wolf_alex you must have not read the comment they only said the guy had Tatts so you would know who they were taking about

[@j...g]

I looked it up- Amaya's dad Jeremiah was released from prison in April, and it seems he's been out since!

[@sashacardenas377]

j g awesome‼️

[@alexalynleehope2318]

How i find ?? Can u send me the link

[@j...g]

@@alexalynleehope2318 Here it is! mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=439881

[@admiringchristina]

@@j...g OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TY TY TY!

[@admiringchristina]

@@j...g Yup, You're correct, in April he was released.

[@user-sh6dv1wg4u]

I started crying when they were running to their dads. i also started crying when they were dancing, and also, when they were saying goodbye, this is so wholesome ❤

[@unocard98]

I’m 24 and my dad just went to prison for the first time and I feel like I’m a child without a father now. These interactions were so sweet

[@leifseed]

Be strong. My dad died of cancer when I was 5. I am now 32 years old and after watching this it moved me to tears. May God watch over your dad and I hope he will be home soon.

[@nataliejuarez8035]

The way Amiya sounded was so mature, she understands that her father does bad things, and the fact that she told him he only had one more chance because he has broken a lot of promises makes her sound so much older then she is. But as soon as I heard her scream for her dad I realized that she’s just a little girl who misses and loves her dad regardless. edit: wow this got more likes then I expected! and yes I noticed I spelt her name wrong and fixed it :)

[@mayvo1412]

What's happening to her father now ? i can't seems to search it up!

[@KH-fu7gb]

Man this comment made me cry. Ice spent my whole life with my mom in and out of jail. It's heartbreaking 💔

[@DiyaLDas]

@@mayvo1412 true love is to accept the reality and still loving endlessly 💖

[@mayvo1412]

@@DiyaLDas ummm doesn't answer my question about her father through do you know?

[@DiyaLDas]

@@mayvo1412 I'm extremely sorry , I was just commenting to Natalie Juarez . I accidentally tag ur comment . Sorry😅

[@homesick7137]

when she said that the dad had life sentence, my heart stopped for a second

[@ayaniwilliams2621]

Same im an ARMY

[@luvb0mb91]

this isn't about bts tho

[@watersheep9722]

Can someone say the time of it?

[@alize6072]

@Eastyn Bryson Because the first guy got 23 year was second hand murder and the guy that got a life sentence was first degree murder

[@ayaniwilliams2621]

@@luvb0mb91 i know its about dads

[@LadyRijuOfTheGerudoTribe]

When that dad held his son and told him that he loved him, and that it wasn’t his fault, I was holding back tears. This was 8 years ago, I wonder how those kids and fathers are doing now. I hope everyone’s in a better place.

[@MamaA2020]

Beautiful! This literally made me cry! God is so good.

[@cashedout888]

“He's lied to me.” She knows what the world is like. Edit: This also made me cry.

[@emensahh]

Same...she sounded so hurt but was tryna stay strong and talk to the other girl nicely and tryna make the situation better

[@ramonkuiper802]

Killed me

[@piinko_1985]

TIME? Someone please tell me!

[@hassan-ph5hk]

*piinko_* from 2:40

[@daniellerobello3664]

Yes!!!

[@keyinsa91]

I was not ready for this emotional breakdown.

[@3rr0rr3n8]

Keyi Nsa neither was I tbh

[@esobveuljalnoa2403]

Me too😥

[@biggerchungus9688]

Sameee

[@mathiasnowamaani963]

Keyi, It really caught me unaware.

[@zaraafsar9921]

DAM THERES SOMETHING IN MY EYE

[@klausc25]

My kids dad moved 5 states away, she was & is still hurt. When I see a dad actually parent, it warms my heart. A man can really change his soul when he fully commits to being a good dad. Props to all the dads that are there for their kids.....

[@LAVirgo67]

My dad did jail time & I can still remember (some 40+ years later) how it felt when he was locked up. Being 11 years old & not being able to have dad for the holidays or on the weekends. This video hit hard.

[@poopyscoops1910]

I want an update. Some of them should be out by now as of 2019

[@saramangan2882]

Isabella Ramirez well, Johnny wouldn’t be out by now

[@dbrn3160]

There was the one kid’s father who was in a life sentence for murder.

[@poopyscoops1910]

@@dbrn3160 yeah

[@haileyy_3791]

Same here, same here

[@emily-tc3wv]

Water on mirror no u moron he has 23 years not life

[@samreilly7152]

I can just imagine the mothers working hard to support those kiddos.

[@lolitalolita7561]

Yes they do!

[@samanthasweeting668]

Yip

[@samreilly7152]

Lara Hussain that’s kinda what I was saying

[@charleskim6711]

Got a friend in jail for 7 years so far , 5 years left and his girl raising 2 kids, a 9 and 8 year old, she hasn’t even thought about dating either, waiting for his return. Talk about loyalty ! I can’t even get a text back 🥺

[@MKShuriken599]

Imma just keeep your comment at 911 likes

[@rozzyy.]

as someone whos dad was in prison, i can tell and feel how much they really love and care about their children, my dad never cared enough to see me, he would call me once every now and then to tell me not to come see him but im so happy that these young children get to have this relationship with their father.

[@fransvanrooi8396]

Fathers ...essence of life..no matter what they have done...💞😭😭

[@Sabrinathewitch2]

@You'll never know me because this is the internet I’m so sorry for that 😞

[@earthtoursamajor]

"It's all my fault, ok? It's all my fault" Feeling really sorry for this dad now

[@alihaidar3314]

I hate that judges dont care about that some of the People have children they desereve a childhood And that problem can affect inoccent People in bad ways

[@cloroxbleach7377]

Ali Haidar it’s a law, like the dad said “it’s all my fault” he did and he got what he needed

[@alessiastutorials5713]

lampine my dad say the same when he was on jail

[@excusemebutwhat5690]

Ali Haidar seriously? The judges must have no biased opinion. Though they have families, they did what they did. The judges need to judge fairly for the victim. The people behind bars aren’t really the victim here. It’s really their own fault.

[@minyoongi3659]

@@alihaidar3314 Its their fault in the first place, not the judges.

[@Stellarproductionsmv]

“You did nothing wrong..”It’s all my fault ok?”that hit me hard….

[@vanillallamaroblox2860]

Same I started crying 😭

[@RealDevinnSanchez]

Im not in the same situation as these children. But when my parents split I needed that. These kids don’t deserve to live with that guilt

[@prestonanonuoso5508]

Don’t know why these guys are willing to do serious crimes when they have a child waiting for them. A real man is willing to work whatever job it takes as long as he can see his family at the end of the day and keep a roof over their head.

[@randombutpro7547]

@@vanillallamaroblox2860 same

[@kun7288]

@@prestonanonuoso5508 because they’re human and they do shitty things, your “real men” frankly don’t exist

[@nicolebrooks8032]

Im in tears. This is amazing. Gives these inmates the motivation to stay focused and change.

[@cjprince3388]

As a father, this hits home. It’s amazing what this organization is doing; it’s changing lives. Humans that made mistakes still deserve the simple things in life, including a child’s heart. I appreciate this movement so much and wish nothing but love and ‘better tomorrows’ for all. Love - keep it simple.

[@katelynpegram3681]

Father daughter dance Me: DON’T CRY DON’T CRY DON’T CRY

[@billybobjoe7566]

Katelyn Pegram IKR

[@candace_gallimore0821]

I had the chance for a father daughter dance once....I was to embarrassed to get up and dance with him.....we thought he was going to die yesterday.....next time I'm going to dance with him. I dont care if im embarrassed or not I will dance with him cause I dont know if that will be the last time i get the chance...i love you daddy! i will always be a daddy's girl!😊

[@ki8743]

@@candace_gallimore0821 okay thx for sharing, I'm gonna try not to get embarrass:)

[@sarahbotticello3482]

I started 😢

[@xstrawberrymikx8616]

Katelyn Pegram I cant stop cryimg

[@ameliagrace5645]

I’m just gonna be honest I cried. A lot. I love my dad

[@dankmemesgoal100subs5]

My dad got shot 4 years ago😭😭😭😭😭

[@DaffaThumbsUp]

Made it 420 likes, hope you’re happy now

[@evengraintech1397]

Did your dad illegally download movies from the pirates bay?

[@DaffaThumbsUp]

Bro it’s a joke

[@DaffaThumbsUp]

I HATE ELISE EUKLAND!!!!!!!!! Fuck I got naed naed by a white sims player

[@evelynaaspidov123]

God bless the woman that started this program! It was rooted in a lot of childhood pain. I’m so glad God used that pain to make something so beautiful. It changes the lives of so many children!

[@alexking2476]

Shout out to the moms for not bashing the dads and allowing them to have even a chance to see their kids.

[@polarblaze9188]

Moms and dads should let there kids see the other parent in jail or atleast talk to them on the phone.

[@LindaFromSeaAtTull]

@@polarblaze9188 *their

[@polarblaze9188]

@@LindaFromSeaAtTull My bad lol i don't check spelling on youtube tho.

[@robinfro]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I'm not even in jail. Never have been. Downside to having a kid with the daughter of a millionaire: lawyers and finely-tuned custody arrangements that you don't have the money to fight. One blown transmission later & you're fucked for years because the agreement doesn't include phone or video calls, and the vehicle for visitation has to pass inspection even if you're not leaving the meetup park.

[@DGLeo482]

@@robinfro but what if your child wants to meet up by their own accord outside of the time assigned by custody? Or if your child reaches out to you through social media?

[@adririvas2005]

This made me ugly cry at 2 in the morning

[@breonnawalker]

Same. Except somehow it’s 3am😭💔

[@sandraet9758]

Me too girll😭

[@annemcchesney4818]

Same but its 1am lol

[@jacinthadang]

Is 1 am for me lol

[@jacinthadang]

@@annemcchesney4818 omg same hahaha

[@sluttyhoe1972]

This is really touching. Never think about the bad things in this, a lot of people who love their kids deserve time with each other.

[@johnp3172]

I have watch/seen this video 4 yrs ago, cant even count how manytimes i have watched it but it always pears straight into my heart..i wonder why this poor kids and dad makes me cries all the time.i love them so much i hope they all live happily.wish all the sucess,love and all the very best.

[@Lizarthur63]

They should bring this tradition to every prison facility.

[@sazsha]

...all over the world.

[@Cassxowary]

as long as it doesn't apply to child predators and child killers and such!

[@staling8970]

@@Cassxowary and rapist in general

[@geneva5yearsago312]

@@Cassxowary that's wrong..we shouldn't let someone suffer in regrets..it will just make you bad wanting someone's life to be miserable but if the person hasn't repented, reflected and tried to change then s/he may not experience that yet.

[@p.piinkie]

@@Cassxowary thats the same as killing a person. It is rlly bad to kill/hurt a child in anyway but they should be forgiven if they are really sorry. But I see what you mean, it would be very hard to trust them after that. It would take probably years for me to forgive them

[@madisonharrill1935]

Wasn’t expecting to cry like a baby but here I am. Let me go hug my dad real quick

[@dreamgirl1937]

I want to hug him too but my dad is really cold to us because all of us 3 siblings are girls :( and we didnt really talk alot

[@margaritagutierrez6877]

I wish I could but my dad in prison too🙁😭

[@kamil.murdock1368]

@@margaritagutierrez6877 same

[@jayisawreck]

@@hiremcam You are a good person.

[@jayisawreck]

My dad left me, but I'm not complaining because I have my stepfather.

[@mommysthoughts5549]

Every child deserve to be loved by their fathers. Its an amazing feeling.

[@katelyns419]

We need so many more ms. Barnes in this world!! I absolutely adore what she's trying to do. & Respect her so much for doing something so many people would be too afraid of doing.

[@calypso961]

Title could have been: *Try Not To Cry, Level 10000*

[@joy-qp6wi]

Calypso R.-S. ikr

[@Kewpiemay_o]

Honestly

[@heyitskathy2394]

HONESTLY THO

[@Cameren-mv3zb]

Calypso R.-S. I wish my dad lived over there so I could be able to do that

[@kristian4333]

Welp if that’s the case I failed. God bless them.

[@charlene1677]

Being mad because your dad lied to you about changing and being there for your childhood isn’t mean at all

[@nathaliehernandez6155]

Agreed

[@kissjos2463]

I can relate. And I’m crying. Like damn.

[@mollymellinger654]

She sees and knows her dad was hurting to do what he did, and is hurting not to be with his family now, so she's struggling to feel her feelings without breaking him more. So much for a kid to carry.

[@miyahthomas8633]

She was little she probebly didn't know what mean really was.

[@alina-fy5gh]

It is when your dad has lied to you and he knows your hurting and he knows what he did was wrong. Then he says he won’t do it again. Then he does. So yea it is mean when you are in her situation. And she knows it and she doesn’t deserve to go through that

[@MattSlapps]

My absolute best friend for the past 10 years had both his mother and father werelocked up when he was 9 years old and whenever his mom would call from inside it was amazing how much effort she put into being apart of his life. She would get to know all his friends and would always make him happy. His mom got out 3 years ago and she’s one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. I honestly think of her as a second mom.

[@ktrash1]

Thank you Ms Scottie for having this beautiful program for these children and Dads. It helps HEAL both of them 😇

[@phoebs1316]

okay ngl two things broke me: - the girls speech about meeting her dad - the boy crying to his dad, which the dad was saying 'its not your fault its mine.' like how do you handle this much emotion

[@laurenevans4529]

I know right that girl speech

[@2x.gurksy]

I cant

[@tanyaxth-b717]

Same as the way they do crime

[@whitestickynut]

When the boy was crying bro that hit me

[@rafagarcia274]

Why does it say he made this 69 years ago

[@kagaminerin_56]

just because there in jail doesn’t mean they don’t have feelings. { I know I put the wrong there you can stop correcting me now }

[@frozenvoltage8919]

True

[@KGX420]

FACTSSS

[@lilk_thabest]

Who said

[@austejaren5230]

No one said that

[@cloudyskies2729]

No one said they didnt

[@RobGradyVO]

I'm so thankful that I had my dad in my life always especially growing up. theres always rough patches but hes always there for us. These men wanna do the same any way they can. People deserve forgiveness man, I honestly wish them all the best and hope those who get out stay out.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Watched my great nephew grow closer to his Dad as his prison sentance neared the end. He was 10 when he got out and loved connecting with him and finding out they both were artists. The father went to live with my sister the boy's grandmother and we thought he was on his way only to return to his thieving, drugging ways eventually disappearing breaking my great nephews heart. Now my great nephew has a son but he doesn't know how to be Dad so the family is all pitching in to try and help him learn how important the bond is needed and wanted.

[@ariarhetse5038]

"Your dads will be coming in shortly" Kid: bet🏃‍♂️💨

[@aliciaamos6091]

My dad is in jail so I don’t think so😢

[@guardianofpeace6393]

@@aliciaamos6091 I don’t know what to say. I hope you’re well. I hope you’re father’s well. Hang in there, okay 👌

[@aliciaamos6091]

@@guardianofpeace6393 thanks I wish you are safe with what’s going on right now you just made my day❤️

[@railfan6730]

@@aliciaamos6091 May God Bless You🙏

[@ngichaberachel3754]

@@aliciaamos6091 sorry to hear that. Hope your well ❤️

[@schrutefarmzz7950]

This would give the prisoners so much to look forward to and stay on the right path. This needs to be more popular in prison systems. I’m bawling

[@creativestudios5203]

Right. Some people may think it is bad to reward their behavior but it also keeps them in shape and helps the kids.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

They should do it every few months.

[@tinapourshirazi2471]

It’s a win win for both sides. The parent gets a reality check that their kids and family loves them. Keeps them straight in their ally. But also prevents more damage from happening to the kids

[@alphapudding3636]

It really does. I study this for my degree and you'd be surprised how much visitations effect the chances of prisoners recidivating. Even just one visitation, can drastically increase the changes of rehabilitation

[@mrvincentjackson]

@@alphapudding3636 What are you studying?

[@princesscollection6]

i cried this whole video, my face is soaked. Lord, please bless these families’💗

[@ZarahOkazaki]

God man I cried this is so good to see and as an upcoming social worker this is what we need for the children and the prisoners.

[@MaxineAGGuess]

This program needs to be in every prison. Breaks my heart. Yes, children are the silent victims and they need their fathers and their fathers need them. Just because a man’s incarcerated doesn’t mean his ability to love and parent his kids stops. It doesn’t mean that he is not a good parent. These types of programs benefit both parent and child and helps to foster self-worth and attachment.

[@jlinaanon3792]

I absolutely agree with you on that. My ex husband has been in jail for almost a year now and it breaks my heart that my daughter is the one who showed me this video. I'm heartbroken right now and there's nothing I can do to help her. My fiance passed away from brain cancer 2 weeks before her father was arrested and she was just as close to him as she is with her father so she has been through so much. Unfortunately the jail doesn't allow any contact other than video chat or phone calls which cost more for 10 minutes than most people where we live make per hour. The children involved are the ones who are suffering the most and I hope that more facilities will have programs like this one available to help the children not punish them too.

[@MaxineAGGuess]

JLINA ANON Thank you for sharing your story.

[@wantyoualltolisten9045]

Who fucking care wake up America

[@royaltyniya6747]

Indeed

[@wantyoualltolisten9045]

Naw waste of my taxes

[@farkzzy6757]

This so much better and more effective than beyond scared straight.

[@charleskim6711]

They should do this for prisoners, once a month where they can interact with their family to this degree for people who are behaving. Take these privileges away, from those who arent. Way more effective I bet you

[@mrsausagegoneawayman900]

Putting poeple in cells isn't a good instead have activites or something fun to get their minds off of violence and drugs

[@Trippybunni]

Barny 59 I agree

[@strawbries]

even just me watching them makes me so scared

[@daniellareadsalot461]

Running banana I totally agree with that for people with addictions, but not for people who are murderers and such.

[@marissaprince7423]

This absolutely broke my heart. I’m so glad these kids got time together with their dads though🤍🤍

[@AydenC]

Incredible idea! I can’t imagine how it would be like to go through childhood without a father figure. The founder of this event is truly a kind soul

[@landinosaur9656]

I really hope the dads got out of jail didn’t make the same decisions as before

[@KaylaLS]

CHANGE THE PFP NOW! THIS VIDEO MADE ME SAD BUT NOW YOU DROVE IT FURTHER WITH ITACHI THERE! 😭😭

[@itsmokay]

@@KaylaLS ikr😢

[@idontwannasaymyname714]

@coca cola we all got our favorite characters, even non anime

[@dawn0097]

Random but wasn't there a Naruto fan some years ago who committed suicide because of Itachi's death?

[@Fisher1941]

@@dawn0097 damn really?

[@lexileviosa9129]

"Its all my fault...its all my fault...I'll be home soon." At that part I teard up so hard🥺😭.

[@dominickraheem8459]

If I may ask do u know what those dads did that went wrong

[@lexileviosa9129]

@@dominickraheem8459 I don't know what every dad did, but I know one of them is serving a life sentence.

[@daniellerockelle7827]

OMG I had the same story with my dad he is Dubai jail he went to jail prison 3 times in and out I am literally crying tight now in real cox it'd been one year without my dad I didn't even see him coz my mom dad breakup and I don't even live in 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@lexileviosa9129]

@@daniellerockelle7827 omggg I'm so sorry mate!!! I really pray you can see your dad again soon...😭🥺

[@daniellerockelle7827]

@@lexileviosa9129 thank u 😢 I never seen a person like u am not even kidding like my mom hates me for no reason literally no reason and I don't even want to live with my mom but then I think that if I say anything mean to my mom so my mom will kick me out of her house 😢 and I have to brothers and I am a girl and I am 10 years old and I cry every day every second and hour literally when my mom is not around so I cry a lot for my dad when I go to sleep I cry it tokes me 1 hour to sleep coz I cry a lot for my dad and then I can't sleep and I try to make my self happy so I make a KZbin channel and I make a copyright sad song so please check that out coz I wanna be a good KZbinr when I see my channel that I have only 8 subscribers I fall so sad so please share my channel pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 and I can't even talk to my dad 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@AnaIriarte-io4sn]

I fr started crying as soon as I saw these fathers crying with their children. It really reminded me of how me and my father haven't really had a strong relationship with each other since hes always at work and he never really had parents around growing up. These kids and parents deserve so much.

[@iget13]

I was in tears ,so SAD ..SO TOUCHING..kids growing up without their Dad's....it hurts to hear "my Dad Lied "HOW GREAT THOUGH ART" THANKYOU TO THE FOUNDER OF ONE DAY WITH GOD ...GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....

[@vhs1471]

Don't cry don't cry don't cry Ah shit, here we go again.

[@daegu3071]

Woooh , it was so so so hard to not cry , damn

[@sidraahmed9876]

V H S I started to cry when the man said it’s not your fault it’s mine 😭

[@avagonzales240]

You killed it

[@txn_fire1797]

LOL

[@ava_gacha5718]

So trueee

[@saffahussain6727]

Wait I just realised, it’s 2019, half of these dads are out now 🙃

[@jasonbracewell6279]

Unless they went back.

[@saffahussain6727]

Jason Bracewell true

[@F5_cena]

Bet 90% couldn't handle being released and committed another crime to go back to prison

[@frills8614]

But it said one dad had to be in prison for 25 years feels bad ;\

[@frills8614]

@@mafecalderon5368 thats true my dumb self didnt think of why did he go to jail or prison thx

[@chenelagerwall409]

This is so heartwarming and heartbreaking..

[@liliteine808]

OMG! I can't hèlp crying seeing these kids with their dads. May God bless and protect these children as they grow up.

[@dontbotherreadingmyname6146]

I teared up when one of the dads said to the little boy “ it’s all my fault “!

[@__sike__]

Dude I started crying when that part came up too

[@fabiansarich6617]

Me to

[@lucydaly7912]

Same 😢😢 life must be sooo tough for kids with parents in jail

[@nadss1040]

same T-T

[@desiree310]

Same😪😥😥😥😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@AM-sm5oo]

This proves that everyone in jail and is incarcerated isn't bad and that they still have their Hearts and Souls, ❤️🙏🏼.

[@alicenjpardo7293]

Some at least😢 but. Some don’t even care abt they’re kids I know from my life😌

[@userdbr]

Its nice to see some of them change, but i would never forgive anyone for murder...I just wish this world was peaceful!!🥺

[@baileyelaine]

Yes. It’s just crazy to me though to think they killed someone.

[@craftyeunoia]

Prisoners are people that have just made mistakes bigger than everyday ones

[@474yx]

I def forgive someone for stealing or something petty, like tax fraud and stuff like that. I def dont forgive for serious crime.

[@chewchew66]

This is beautiful. There is hope. Hope for the children, hope for the fathers. ❤️🤲

[@dudercud44]

i’m about to be 24 and i’ve never been to jail and since i’ve had my son, i never ever will put myself in a position to leave him. he’s my world

[@aussietyrant3896]

The dad who seemed awkward at first when his daughter was crying, trying to figure out whether to hold her or comfort her genuinely made me cry.

[@harleyquiinnnn]

@robert jackson what??

[@lavenderiris9744]

@robert jackson bruh how can a video give you stomach gas

[@annika5595]

@robert jackson when?

[@customerrepprotect2160]

You mean the dad of 9 yr old Amaya? The one who's lied to her too many times to give her security and faith in him? The punk who cowardly said "I'll try" rather than 'I WILL'... NO WONDER HE HESITATED!!

[@bensonwu1238]

I saw a man giving hugging his daughter and say, "You did nothing wrong, it is all my fault." to his daughter.

[@babymelbusy8103]

God bless the people who organized this

[@lornaashcroft8520]

babymel Busy W

[@Mike_Broom]

+JacobChunioo sometimes... You wouldnt know unless you've been to jail it can fuck you up being in a room 23 hrs a day ive done it and im not proud but I never want to go back. to much life to live 4 walls all day make you squirrelly

[@Axnestia]

babymel Busy

[@oliviadacrybaby1233]

babymel Busy Yeah God bless them and God bless all these children who has one of there parents behind bars

[@ankthestar]

babymel Busy god bless

[@ezikod3566]

It's been 7 years and it still warms my heart

[@gatioxd20]

I remember doing this with my dad! It was very nerv racking, it was awkard, but it felt nice being with him just for a little while, i havent seen him in 6 years til then, now i live with him, and sometimes i need to be reminded how much i really appreciate him.

[@emmroga3015]

omh this is heartbreaking. the dad who was kissing his son’s forehand and you could see him crying and then says it’s all his fault, really made me cry

[@Dayany.]

Ik samr

[@thegreatestgrace9732]

emmroga I cried at that part😢 these kids shouldn’t deserve to have to go through this.

[@j0annee885]

When in the video did it happen?

[@tildaqvarfort4104]

@@j0annee885 8:50

[@Sara-pk8wv]

I am crying now😭😭

[@jelgue5536]

I literally cried. Seeing the children’s smile and running to hug their father really touches me.

[@giovannagarcia8984]

Same

[@AnaRodriguez-ef8xz]

I’m balling out 😭

[@not.kaylaa1]

As a kid with a mother behind bars her whole life, I’ve only seen my mother a few times and she’s only stuck around for like 3 months, I just wish she could’ve done right for me :(

[@HarmonySkinCareEssentials]

It did for me as well

[@Number8forlife]

Same here

[@cece-tp6zq]

My dad is currently in prison and it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. The things he did effected my family horribly. However, he’s still my dad and all I’ve ever wanted was him to be there for me.

[@veracberry7358]

I volunteered and it was an awesome experience! The children love their fathers and the fathers love their children. I was blessed while volunteering.

[@arielschannel6453]

It’s very sad how one father has a life sentence in jail 😭😭😭😭. Omg 😮 thanks for the likes

[@ramirami3924]

Why are you so sad. He was not wrongfully convicted!

[@-BWS-]

@@ramirami3924 It's because he's a father. Sure, he did a crime but he was a father and it can be devestating, but it doesn't mean there can be excuses.

[@jaydasering8361]

Guys what she means is, its sad for the kid he gets to know that his dad will be in prison forever. No dad to teach him to be strong and stand up for himself. To show him right from wrong. To teach him how to shoot his first basket, or kick his first soccer ball, etc... Even though he did commit murder witch is worse than horrible... Guys think about it, being in jail, watching some of your inmates leave, going to their families while he stays there untill he dies... never just getting a fully normal day to sit at home with his family...

[@rosereports3022]

Dont worry,life is about 25 years,he isn't staying until he dies

[@saltybaguettes2555]

@@jaydasering8361 yep. Its really sad. I feel bad for the poor guy, but its his lesson for commiting crime

[@simpkayle2321]

Tell me why I am up so late and balling my eyes out

[@rebeccaduffey]

KÄŸŁË 033 same

[@katrina420]

sameeee

[@hannahd8815]

Same. 3am in Germany, I have an exam coming up and I’m just sobbing over this video

[@itsyagirlzyllah9141]

Same😖

[@johncallahan6260]

Same 12:00 am in america

[@Brownbeartoca]

This was so sweet and made me cry. I hope these kids now get a family they all wanted I hope these kids know they’re loved by their parents 😊

[@kaylaofficialll6036]

This got me crying I’m happy these kids get the opportunity to spend a day with their dads

[@natalie1464]

The government should fund programs like this in every prison. This is so important and shouldn't be up to a charity with limited resources.

[@ngndnd]

they already put more money into the prison system than they do into the education system so no. No wonder we have the biggest prisoner population, we arent getting a proper education

[@OrionDawn15]

@@ngndnd Education doesn't always make someone a good person.

[@ngndnd]

@@OrionDawn15 yea but have you ever been to the public schools in new york? or in philadelphia? I feel like if the students didnt go to a dirty ass school with $50 chromebooks and terrible teachers then they would be more likely to be successful in the future and not be out in the streets after graduating.

[@Jinkroll]

@@OrionDawn15 a big reason why people commit crimes is lack of opportunities/education

[@OrionDawn15]

@@Jinkroll Just saying.