1. Parents as Partners P.A.P. Caroline County DSS Anthony Dickerson Case Manager/ Career Coach

2. Philosophy Parents as Partners operates on the belief that children need to spend time with both men and women in order to form healthy, realistic images of adults. Children need to see men and women getting along together, communicating, and sharing tasks.

3. Words of Wisdom “ Your Children Need Your Presence More Than Your Presents”- Jesse Jackson

4. Purpose Parents as Partners provides community connections and case management services focused on three goal areas: Increasing parental involvement and the nurturing skills of fathers and mothers. Reducing barriers to positive financial and emotional responsibility through employment and life skills. Promoting and increasing the payment of child support.

5. Words of Wisdom “ What’s Done To Children, They Will Do To Society”- Karl Menninger

6. Referrals Voluntary/self-referrals Court ordered Office of child support fatherhood programs from other counties, other community agencies

7. Services Preparing job applications, resumes, business letters Employment opportunities and vocational training Clothing for job interviews Visitation&Custody Transportation High school diploma and /or GED Mental health and substance abuse assessment and counseling Legal counseling Medical care Paternity establishment

8. PAP Employment Services

9. Where Do Employers Fit In? As a local employer, you stand to benefit a great deal from this exciting program. First, your staffing needs can be met without the hassle of placing ads, reviewing applications and trying to schedule many interviews. Our placement services and support services are provided at no cost.

10. Benefits of Hiring Our Job Seekers Up to $2400 per worker in tax credit Variety of worker skills to fit any employment need. Job Retention Extra Attention Program incentive for strong job performance and retention. Free employee bonding up to 6mos. Transportation Assistance

11. Good Public Relations: Your place of business will be recognized as a contributor to the development of the community by providing work experience and job sites for local residents. YOU DECIDE WHO TO HIRE!!!!!!!

12. D.A.D.S Support Group The acronym for D.A.D.S is Dads Aiming and Determined to Support. The mission of the group is to reduce the number of uninvolved fathers and to provide support, guidance, and commitment to broken families.

13. D.A.D.S Support Group Vision- To provide purpose and direction to fathers and to communicate integrity, respect and responsibility to their children.

14. D.A.D.S Support Group Meetings will be held every 4 th Tues. monthy from 5pm- 7pm at various business locations in the Caroline Co. area. Food and Transportation provided.

15. Topics of Discussions How to Avoid Baby Mamma Drama How to Overcome Being a Dead Beat Dad Ways to Keep from being a Dead Broke Dad Your Rights as a Father( Custody, Visitation) Preparing for Your Child Support Hearing How to Become a Strong Father in a Weak Society and Much More……………….

16. Parenting…It’s a Privilege! Parents as Partners is designed to be a temporary support system for parents. It will assist you in finding community resources that will help you overcome life’s obstacles.

17. A Mom. A Dad. A Family. A Beautiful Thing

18. For More Information and Referral: Contact: Anthony Dickerson- Case Manager Caroline County Department of Social Services P. O. Box 400 Denton, MD 21629 410-819-4593 ADickers@dhr.state.md.us