June Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting

Fatherhood
Date June 5, 2026
Time 9:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location 200 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02122

Nurturing Father’s Institute 2026

Join the Fathers & Family Network for powerful storytelling and reflection, From Incarceration to Accountability, Reentry & Family Reunification presented by Mathematics, as he shares his journey from incarceration to reentry, fatherhood, and reunification. Learn from the real-world challenges faced by Mathematics and what supports played key roles throughout his journey. This workshop is a data-driven presentation on the impact of evidence-based parenting education on recidivism, which will also include a panel of fathers with incarceration and reunification experience

This workshop is hosted by the Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network team at the Children’s Trust. The Fathers & Family Network (FFN) is a statewide network of family support professionals. We provide funding to local agencies and organizations to convene regional meetings across the Commonwealth to share information, conduct educational workshops and discussions, and provide opportunities for networking and professional development. The result: increased competency for family support staff and greater public awareness of the importance of engaging dads.

If you have any questions, please contact ptorunomelville@familynurturing.org.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Name common challenges fathers face after incarceration.
  2. Practice ways to rebuild trust and strengthen father-child relationships.
  3. Reflect on how to better support fathers with empathy and accountability.

Location

This FFN will be held at the Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts, 200 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02122. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Presented By

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics

    Motivational Influencer, Recovery Consultant, Community Activist, Spiritual Advisor at Motivated by Mathematics

    Mathematics

    Mathematics spent 15 winters and 14 summers in state prison, went to 131 detox facilities, 8 stabilization programs, 4 halfway houses and survived 7 overdoses. With personal experience in addiction and recovery, prison and street culture, Mathematics shares practical steps towards change. He believes that he was planted in his pain to find his purpose; inspiring, uplifting, and being of service to others. Mathematics speaks at diverse settings around the Southeast Region including Faneuil Hall, Boston City Hall, dozens of schools, and more. He attended The School of Hard Knocks, Cambridge Ridge and Latin, Roxbury Community College (The B.A.C.E Program), and has certifications from Brandeis and Boston College for small business and life skills training. He has grown his brand, Motivated by Math, into a movement for personal and social transformation. He currently works at Bedrock Recovery Center, Ark Behavioral Health and Norfolk House of Correction. Now, he volunteers his time and learnings to people who are lost and struggling, and serves as an example for hope, change, reinvention, and brighter futures.