Most dads feel overwhelmed by the demands of fatherhood, at least some of the time. But for parents who have been in prison, learning to be a good dad can be especially hard.

To highlight National Adoption Month, the Family Court Training Committee of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia screened the award-winning documentary Off and Running on November 17.

It’s a dream bigger than any gift that could fit in Santa’s sack. With just over a month before Christmas, 22 DC foster children now have permanent families.