1. Mental Health Systems, Inc. Program: Family Recovery Center Oceanside, Ca Evaluator: UCSD

2. What: Increase Involvement of Fathers in Treatment Process Improve retention rates and child well being Encourages healthy development of father-child relationship Provide adequate funding and staff to effectively serve fathers

3. How: Change Stuff Create non-threatening event(s) Ask for input Provide information Change staff schedules

4. Results

5. Program Changes Fathers offered conjoint therapy, family class, and supportive services FRC invites fathers to visit weekly Fathers provide feedback about desired level of involvement in the lives of their child(ren) and family member

6. Coming Attractions Beginning Fall 2009: Weekly “Focus on fathering” group Curriculum derived from Strengthening Families and Fatherhood Project.