VENUS, Texas — Keeping Families Connected will host a special Father’s Day celebration designed to strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories for incarcerated fathers and their daughters at the Sanders Estes Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The event, titled “A Day With Dad’s (Before Father’s Day)”, will take place on June 12, 2026, from12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Venus, Texas. Organized by Keeping Families Connected and led by founder Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson, the gathering will provide families with an opportunity to connect in a warm and uplifting environment ahead of Father’s Day weekend.
The facility space will be transformed into an elegant ballroom-style setting where fathers and daughters can enjoy music, dancing, a shared meal, and meaningful time together. Taste By Chef Kevin will provide a five-star dining experience, while Nicole Smedley Events will create the event’s décor, helping to make the day memorable for participating families.
The event was designed to reinforce the importance of maintaining parent-child relationships during incarceration. Organizers say children who maintain healthy connections with incarcerated parents often experience stronger emotional well-being, improved resilience, and better academic outcomes. These relationships can also play an important role in supporting successful reentry and family reunification.
“Parent-to-child connection is critical even during difficult seasons,” said Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson. “This event will create a safe and beautiful space for daughters to feel celebrated and for fathers to show up in a meaningful way.”
Throughout the afternoon, professional photographers will capture keepsake moments between fathers and daughters. Participating children will also receive special gifts to commemorate the experience.
Event highlights include ballroom-style décor, a catered meal, music and dancing, professional photographs, and gifts for participating daughters.
Keeping Families Connected extended its gratitude to Taste By Chef Kevin, Nicole Smedley Events, Tilley’s Event Rentals, GiGi’s Flooring, Find One Reason To Smile Organization, and SACC DeSoto Career Center for their sponsorship and support of the event.Keeping Families Connected is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and strengthening parent-child relationships during incarceration. The organization provides free luxury prison transportation trips, mentorship programs, family-centered initiatives, year-round giveaways, and other support services designed to reduce trauma for children and promote successful family reunification.
Media Contact
Jacque Gordon
Program Director, Keeping Families Connected
Email: jacque_gordon@yahoo.com
Website: www.keepingfamilyconnected.org
