Fatherhood Engagement and Social Connections

Strengthening Fathers. Strengthening Families.

Fathers play a vital role in shaping the lives of their children — yet too often, they face barriers that hinder their engagement. Fatherhood Engagement and Social Connections training empowers professionals to break down these barriers, support fathers in their roles, and promote stronger family connections. By understanding the challenges fathers face and equipping participants with practical tools, this training helps ensure fathers are recognized, valued, and actively involved in their children’s lives.

This training is a comprehensive exploration of father engagement, focusing on empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to support fathers in their roles. It delves into the identification of concrete supports for fathers, addressing potential outcomes associated with fatherless children. The training meticulously identifies and analyzes barriers that impact father engagement across various domains, including interactions with state agencies, local providers, and municipalities. Participants not only gain a deep understanding of these challenges but also receive concrete strategies to enhance father engagement. The training emphasizes the benefits of active father involvement and provides actionable strategies that lead to improved outcomes for children. Additionally, it discusses the pivotal role supervisors play in ensuring fathers are effectively engaged by the agency. By the end of this training, participants walk away equipped with practical tools, strategies, and a heightened awareness to foster meaningful father engagement, ultimately contributing to better outcomes for families and children.

Why It Matters:

When fathers are engaged, children thrive — emotionally, socially, and academically. This training gives professionals the knowledge and confidence to advocate for fathers, dismantle systemic barriers, and strengthen family bonds. By empowering fathers, we build stronger families and healthier communities.

Help fathers step into their full role and transform family outcomes.

To Register For This Training:

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$50

Training Details

This training provides an in-depth look at:

  • The Impact of Fatherlessness – Exploring outcomes for children when fathers are absent.
  • Barriers to Engagement – Analyzing challenges across state agencies, local providers, and community systems.
  • Concrete Supports for Fathers – Identifying resources that help fathers build stronger connections with their children.
  • Supervisor’s Role – Highlighting how leadership within agencies can ensure fathers are included and supported.

Instructors

Anthony Gay

Director of Curricula Development​ and Instructor

Marcus Stallworth, LMSW

Director of Learning and Organizational Development and Course Instructor.

Qur-an Webb

Director of Operations and Course Instructor.