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Dear Colleagues,

The Fathers and Families Coalition of America in Los Angeles is honored to share our final conference program and open registration. The 25th International Families and Fathers  Conference is scheduled from April 22 to 25 and features various workshops and events. The final program is amazing, and you can use it for the events page and e-newsletters.  The conference will commence with a pre-conference on April 22nd, offering specialized training are five dynamic programs for all levels of attendees. 

Advanced Practitioner Credential Course, instructed by
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
Fathers and Families Coalition of America
Los Angeles, California

Preparing An Immigration Psychological Evaluation instructed by
Cio Hernández, PhD, MFT, LPCC
The Hernandez Family Therapy, Inc.
Berkely, California

Nurturing Fathers Curriculum Facilitator Training instructed by
Mark Perlman, MA and Corey Perlman
Nurturing Fathers Program
Sarasota, Florida

Striving For Excellence - Finding Strength In Imperfection is the basis for this blog highlighting overcoming adversity. The podcast interview, December 22, 2023 Stephana Johnson's podcast "Lead Stronger Longer" interview with me on December 22, 2023, provides a glimpse into my life and poses an important question for attendees of our 25th International Families and Fathers Conference in April. What Are You Called?! No, not your name, but we all have been chosen to give what the world needs; my question is, "What Are You Called To Do?" A follow-up question, "Have you avoided your call?"

Key Highlights:
Military Service & Leadership
Fatherhood Program Innovations
Grant Funding Success & Collaboration
Global Impact on Professional Development
Creating Curricula for Empowering Communities

2024 FFCA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

April 22-25, 2024
25th International Families and Fathers Conference

A Series About Those Living In Their Ikigai
Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW

Dr. Rosina McAlpine is one of the outstanding presenters at the 25th International Families and Fathers Conference. Rosina is one of the leaders of our international affiliates of the Fathers and Families Coalition of America. Dr. McAlpine is a parenting expert, author, multi-award-winning university educator, and researcher for over 30 years. Combining the heart and science of parenting, her research-based parenting programs are delivered nationally and internationally in government and large and small organizations to support working parents in better-managing work and family life.

Dr. Rosina McAlpine, B Com, M Com Hons, MHed, PhD, FCPA
Chief Executive Officer
Win Win Parenting
Sydney, Australia

Dr. Rosina McAlpine
10 January 2024

2024 FFCA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

April 22-25, 2024
25th International Families and Fathers Conference
Hilton Los Airport Hotel
5711 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045

Dr. Barker Browne  is one of the outstanding presenters at the 25th International Families and Fathers Conference. Dr. Narviar Barker Browne, MSW, Ph.D., LCCP is a Licensed Social Worker and the author of two books, Child Abuse and Neglect: An Interdisciplinary Method of Treatment. She has written in excess of 40 refereed articles dealing with children, families and minority health. Her professional career consists of educator, administrator, researcher, grant writer, program evaluator, and curriculum design. In her clinical capacity of over forty-five years, she specializes in working with children and families, couples, fathers, and trauma. 

Dr. Narviar Barker Browne, MSW, PhD, LCCP, LSW
Lecturer, Author, Researcher, Clinician, Child Abuse and Neglect Expert,
Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia

January 9, 2024

2024 FFCA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

April 22-25, 2024
25th International Families and Fathers Conference
Hilton Los Airport Hotel
5711 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045

Corey Perlman and his dad, Mark Perlman, are two of the outstanding presenters at the 25th International Families and Fathers Conference. The Nurturing Fathers Program is listed as a top selling on Amazon and one of the global fatherhood curricula. Mark has been consistently trained practitioners and parents at the annual conference since 2001 and we are excited the Nurturing Fathers Program will return in April. 

Transformative Fatherhood
Unveiling the Benefits of The Nurturing Father's Program
Corey Perlman
January 8, 2024

2024 FFCA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

April 22-25, 2024
25th International Families and Fathers Conference
Hilton Los Airport Hotel
5711 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045

Becoming a father is a journey that comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. In the pursuit of creating stronger bonds and nurturing positive family dynamics, Mark Perlman's Nurturing Father's Program emerges as a transformative experience for fathers seeking to enhance their parenting skills and strengthen their connection with their children.

How many times have our parents told us what to do sternly or spanked us when we were children, not knowing how the impact of their words or actions made us feel? Our young children go through a lot in their environment outside the home and seek solace from their parents. There is nothing wrong with disciplining our children, but when discipline becomes the household theme, the house is no longer a home; it is a cold, emotionless facility that provides food and shelter without love. I am saying that the style of discipline we use as parents can ultimately affect our child’s development positively or negatively.

When Goodness Meets Purpose Part II

25th International Conference Red Tie Red Dress Gala

#Fatherhood, #Dad, #WeCanMakeItHappen, #Health, #Psychology, #SocialWork, #EarlyChildhood, #HeadStart, #Challenge #Empowerment  #Educators, #FamilyLife #Legacy #SonsandDads #GirlDad

A Series About Those Living In Their Ikigai
Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW
19 December  2023

ONE OF MANY AMAZING PRESENTERS 

25th International Families And Fathers Conference

Understanding Anger and Anxiety

Submitted By

ONE OF MANY AMAZING PRESENTERS 

25th International Families And Fathers Conference

"Dr. Yvette M. Rose, DNP MSN RN
Professor of Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois

"To help Black Fathers find hope after losing a spouse/partner."

Special Credential - Certificate - Curriculum Academies Information Here

Being Held To Higher Standards
Health, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood, Head Start, Educators, Family Studies, Professional Development, Credentialing

Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW
President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Narviar Barker Browne, Ph.D., MSW, LCCP, LSW,
Lecturer at Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia
Director of Standards and Program Outcomes
Fathers and Families Coalition of America

1 December  2023

When Goodness Meets Purpose

Health, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood, Head Start, Educators, and Family Studies
A Series About Those Living In Their Ikigai
Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW
27 November 2023

WHEN YOU THINK YOU LOST EVERYTHING  

When you feel like you're losing the strength to keep fighting, someone can always help you turn things around.

In April, Stanley Tucker, a retired conductor for Amtrak, asked me a question that left me feeling inspired. He asked if I knew the meaning of the word "jubilee" and spoke of the special jubilee of Fathers and Families Coalition of America. His words reminded me of the importance of this small yet global nonprofit, and the warm smile I imagined on his face from across the country filled me with hope. Stanley, Bruce Boyden, Phillipa Johnson, Judy Walker, Victor Berrelz, Carol Consentino, Ruth Eaton, and hundreds more have been loyal yearly volunteers for over two decades, and their dedication is truly inspiring.

Health and Wellness
A New Story, Never Forgetting Who You Are
Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW
24  August 2023

INCLUDING MEN IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
 

Finding Strength In Imperfection

In 2023, I was asked as a featured speaker, keynote, and presenter about mental health's impacts on men at several national events. I want to share one of the training sessions (below) with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in partnership with the National Federation of Families to examine how we can include men in wellness programs. I believe everyone has moments in life where we are broken, and we discover how to explore new pathways to repair the cracks of brokenness through healing, resilience, and robustness. The recovery can be swift, or it can take years. Others never move beyond the chards of being broken and, thus, never heal. I use a few poems in the courses I am honored to teach. "My storehouse has burnt down; there is nothing to obstruct the moon."- Mizuta Masahide. By accepting the past, this poem glances at lessons I continuously learn. My journey in life has allowed me to get through many trials of life. I would never heal if I stayed in the essence of past injuries. Even More Beautiful - Even More Precious - Even More Resilient - Even More Present is a metaphor of Kintsugi that a funny experience reminded me of the mentoring of an 89-year-old veteran a few weeks ago. I listened like a young boy listening to his grandfather because of the wisdom he poured into me. One of the most significant barriers for men to access health care, we believe our natural strengths are that we can take care of anything, even if broken into thousands of pieces. 

Too many amazing dads for generations never seek support, leaving a legacy of struggle.