Family of Programs created to serve all Fathers in Merced County Partnerships Goals

Outcomes of Fatherless households

Poverty Engage in criminal behavior Drug / alcohol use Educational, health, emotional, behavioral problems Abuse

Boot Camp for New Dads : One time - 3 hour workshop Roles Facilitator Veteran Dad w / Baby Rookies Dad

Boot Camp for New Dads workshop topics : 1 st Hour Dad Concerns Caring for moms Teamwork Dads role 2 nd Hour Baby Care and Dads bag or Tricks 3 rd Hour Crying Babies Safety Review of Dad Concerns

Resource Center For all men in the community Access for needs – secure assistance  Advocate  Broker Services  Promotes positive father engagement in a child ' s life

Mens Groups Tuesday and Thursday nights 6 pm to 8 pm Monday nights 5:30 pm to 7 pm ( Spanish ) Topics : Time Management, Effective Communication, Ages and Stages, Recognizing responsibility for emotions, Managing Depression, Anger Management, Men ' s Health

Workshops that connect with children : - Yoga with Dads - Man Plays with Food - I Am Moving I Am Learning - Silly Slimy Science

C OMMUNITY E VENTS

Leadership for Life A program designed for men that teaches them how to advocate for themselves, their children and families.

Leadership for Life : Health : Assessing Health Care  Health care coverage for your child  Well Child visits  Asking questions Nutrition : Providing Safe, Healthy, Delicious Food  Protecting your child from obesity  Good groceries and where to get them  Cooking and eating with your child Education : Partnering with Schools  Parent / teacher conferences  Attending School events  Requesting an individual Education Plan

Leadership for Life : continued Legal Rights : Courts and the Family  Establishing paternity  Custody arrangements  Child Support Financial Security : Planning for their future  Banking, record keeping, and taxes  Teaching your child about money management  Money and stress Job Seeking : Securing the Benefits of Employment for Your Family  Secrets of seeking and keeping a job  Evaluating job offers : what is best for your family?  Balancing work and family life : talking to your child about your job

Child Support workshop : 1. Child Support Specialist 2.“ Pro - Con ” Activity 3. Review Child Support Handbook 4. System Speak Handout 5.“ Do and Don ’ t ” activity 6. Other : Field Trips Drill Downs

Head Start Probation WIC Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Golden Valley Health Centers Livingston Medical Group Child Support Family Resource Council First 5 Schools : Atwater Elementary and Livingston Child Welfare Collaboration s

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The Transformation : ( father involvement ) All child welfare cases have a built - in fatherhood component in case plan Families are kept intact if possible Men are encouraged to stay in the home Services are offered to fathers when safe Men are encouraged to pay child support, establish paternity, seek visitation, engage in child ' s life

FUTU RE  Catalog of Workshops  Parenting for Non - custodial Parents  Parent Leadership Training Institute  Leadership for Life for juveniles in custody  Duplicate program for women : All Moms Matter