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FATHERS' RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM OVERVIEW & PHILOSOPHY
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OFS is
dedicated to assisting and supporting fathers about the important roles they
play in the lives of their children, families and communities. The Fathers’
Resource Center offers fatherhood education and support groups that include
fathering skills development, parenting resources and advocacy for all types
of fathers.
The Center also
promotes healthy father-child relationships and teaches dads about the
importance of providing economic, social, moral and spiritual support for
their children.
The Center works
with area hospitals, schools, courts, human services and other community
organizations to provide outreach and support for first time, young,
married, unmarried, divorced and separated fathers. “Father figures” are
also welcomed to participate in the program.
The program also
serves as an intermediary resource with the court system and mothers to
initiate and involve fathers in the parental self-care and nurturing of
their children.
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FATHERS' RESOURCE CENTER SERVICES:
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The importance
of father involvement in the lives of their children is recognized as a
vital component of stable and positive communities, and the focus of the
program is to assist fathers in gaining an understanding of the important
contributions effective and responsible dads play in the positive
development of healthy and well-adjusted children. |
Support groups deal with a wealth of topics that include: |
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Affirming & Supporting Children In Their Child Development Stages |
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Father-Child Communication |
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Self-Esteem Development In Children |
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Effective Discipline |
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Fathers & Sons |
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Fathers & Daughters |
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Developing Effective Life Skills |
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Helping Children Educationally |
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Teaching Children Effective Problem-Solving & Decision Making Skills |
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Co-Parenting With Moms |
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GROUP SUPPORT:
Men enroll in education & support groups that meet on a weekly basis and deal with a variety of issues and concerns that affect the lives of present day fathers. Groups are two hours long, are held in confidential settings, and fathers have the opportunity to choose what topics will guide their group experiences.
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FATHER-CHILD ACTIVITIES:
Fathers are invited to learn new and exciting ways of spending time with their children and often participate with their children in staff guided activities.
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THE FACTS ARE CLEAR:
Children Who Grow Up With Consistent Father Involvement Experience:
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Significantly higher levels of self-esteem |
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Higher levels of ‘educational’ success |
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Higher success rates through all stages of child development |
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Significantly lower levels of alcoholism and substance abuse |
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Significantly higher future income earning potential |
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Significantly lower rates of incarceration |
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Stable relationships with other children |
Fathers Who Maintain On-Going Relationships With Children Experience:
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Significantly higher levels of self-esteem |
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Higher levels of ‘educational’ success |
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More stable relationships and marriages |
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Significantly lower levels of alcoholism and substance abuse |
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Lower rates incarceration & involvement with criminal behavior |
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Lower rates of anger and stress |
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Higher levels of overall job satisfaction |
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Children who are happier and more at ease with their peers |
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HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS
PROGRAM?
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For more information about specific Early Childhood Services programs or services offered by Oakland
Family Services, please contact Esther
Lee, Early Childhood Services Specialist, at 248.858.7766, ext. 209.
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