A Conversation with Researchers About Measuring Economic Security Outcomes in Fatherhood Programs:

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST

A Conversation with Researchers About Measuring Economic Security Outcomes in Fatherhood Programs. Most fatherhood programs seek to improve economic security for participants and their children. This webinar will explore how these outcomes such as employment, earnings, child support payments and financial well-being, are measured using self-reports and agency records. The challenges associated with generating reliable information using each approach will be addressed. We will also discuss qualitative assessments of economic well-being that focus on stable housing, food security and other day-to-day indicators.

Click here for more information about the upcoming webinar. Register here!

Putting Youth Relationship Education
on the Child Welfare Agenda:
Findings from Research and Evaluation

Fathers & Families Coalition of Ameica Berkley, California Affiliate, The Dibble Institue is hosting a critical webinar for professionals and parents who share a passion to change the increased impacts from trauma and adverse childhood experiences that require child welfare systems with responsive, evidence based and emergining intervention strategies.

Relationships are important in helping youth achieve their goals and a successful transition into adulthood. Having the skills to manage healthy relationships can make a difference as youth make decisions related to school, employment, and pregnancy prevention. These skills may be especially important for youth involved in or aging out of the child welfare system.

This webinar will provide participants with a better understanding of the importance of healthy relationships for youth in foster care. This webinar also will summarize current research and evaluation evidence on relationship education for youth in foster care.

At the end of this webinar, participants will learn:

Fathers & Families Coalition of America hosted a special National Families and Fathers 17th Annual Conference, February 16-19, 2016. The feature of this conference that with virtual attendees and in-person reached just shy of 800 individuals throughout the United States and internationally. City Pride Magazine based in Southern California was generous to feature our national conference and agency as we have officially relocated to Southern California to continue supporting the needs of parents, professionals, organizations and leaders globally concerned about strengthening families, improvement of child outcomes with increased father involvement in building healthy communities. 

Read Pages 24-29 and all this special issue Here

Save the Date!

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 -9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Parkway Central Skyline Room - The Free Library of Philadelphia

1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

The Strong Families Commission Incorporated with the Stoneleigh Foundation will host a Public Forum on Responsible Fatherhood Integration in Philadelphia as part of the ongoing leadership and research focus on Responsible Fatherhood and the Child Welfare Systems. Featured guest and honoree is Mr. James C. Rodríguez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Father & Families Coalition of America. Mr. Rodríguez has been selected for this honor for his vision and commitment to building a national and international network of affiliate entities from around the country dedicated to supporting Strong Families that are welcoming and inclusive of Responsible Fathers.

The Importance of Community Partnerships 

FFCA has been built of relationships not funded programs that were and continue to be centered on community partnerships. Having a minimum of one or two strong community partners is vital to your long-term capacity. Many partnerships have led to the success of our 2016 National Families & Fathers Conference and all previous events FFCA has been a catalyst. Most importantly, partnerships will help make your program stronger and better known in the community ans we are very honored to share the outcome of a community partnership with a special featured video with the Executive Production by City Pride Magazine....

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Join us for the 18th Annual National Families & Fathers Conference 

February 27 - March 3, 2017

Mexican-origin families are disproportionately exposed to sociocultural contextual stressors. However, how these stressors impact family processes, including parenting and marital relationship quality, remain unclear. In this workshop, we will examine culturally specific risks and strengths for family process pathways to be able to pinpoint key information to inform future intervention work aimed at strengthening healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood among Mexican-origin families.

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PRESENTERS: Henry Gonzalez, M.Sc., * Cary Chatham-Hahn, M.Ed. * Melissa Barnett, Ph.D. Tucson, AZ

Fathers & Families Coalition of America is proud to share the efforts that Sesame Street is engaged for educators and providers supporting children and families with an autistic child

These are  FREEwebinars on the Sesame Street andAutism: See Amazing in All Childreninitiative! In the weeksleading up to Autism Awareness Month in April, we encourage you to join oneof these two interactive discussions with thecreators of this project!

Every child in his or her lifetime will meet someone who has autism—and See Amazing in All Children was developed to spread a message of respect, empathy, and kindness to all children, and to remind us all that everyone has unique qualities and talents that make the world an interesting place.

Sesame Street and Autism: Webinar for Providers
Date: Wednesday, 3/16/2016
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern)
Registration and Audience Link: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1090931
In this interactive discussion, you’ll learn more from the creators of this project about the variety of free resources that were developed, and ways these materials can be integrated into providers’ work with families and children. Whether you serve individuals who are directly or indirectly touched by autism, we know you will find something amazing to take away from this presentation.

Sesame Street and Autism: Webinar for Educators
DATE: Wednesday, 3/23/2016
TIME: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern)
Registration and Audience Link:  https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1091022

The ultimate goal of Fathers & Families Coalition of America to improve outcomes for children. Which raises a question, "What are is needed to improve child wellbeing for children with parents who are living one crisis away from not reaching their best?" We have so many children under-reported not living with a father in their lives around the world. The conversation Fathers & Families Coalition of America brought leaders together to at our National Families and Fathers 17th Annual Conference, February 16, 2016. These leaders include:

Dr. Blanca Enríquez, Director, Office of Head Start - Washington, DC.

Dr. Aida Díaz de Rodríguez, President, Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico - San Juan, PR

Brigadier General Richard Noriega, President and CEO, AVANCE, Inc. - San Antonio, TX

Dr. Allan McCray, President, Life Impact – San Juan, PR & Phoenix, AZ

We Have Failed Our Children

 Now What Is Needed For Their Futures - Prevention, Intervention and Emerging Models

Presented By Fathers & Families Coalition of America 

The distinctive of Fathers & Families Coalition of America is the introduction of very important grounded principles. However, do we hold to principles, evidence based interventions, best practices or so dogmatic to serve people without a greater understanding that the models that were very impactful in 1980 may not transform the lives of others in 2016. We brought some of the finest experts to test each of us to improve services to children and families. The test to pass is how to take this information and expand your model that you are using today. Is the model holistic for today's family? Listen to these leaders and the revelations to increase your capacity. Holding to principles, models or restrictions from grants do they impact the people you serve? 

 National Families & Fathers 17th Annual Conference Featured Speakers                                                                                                                                                               Honorable Carlis V. Williams, Regional Administrator for the Administration for Children and Families, Region IV Atlanta, GA                                                                                     Dr. Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, Washington, DC                                                                                                               Honorable Alisha Griffin, Director for the State of California Department of Child Support Services Sacramento, CA                                                                                                     Ms. Diann Dawson, JD., MSW, Senior Consultant Global Peace Foundation USA, Lanham, MD

Fathers & Families Coalition of America is honored to share our gallery from the Dr. Ramon & Dr, Yolanda Nieves Family Affair Red Tie Red Dress Annual Gala at our National Families and Fathers 17th Annual Conference, February 18, 2016 in Los Angeles. The Honorable Danny K. Davis, U.S. Congressman of the State of Illinois 7th District bestowed Congressional Certificates of Special Recognition to outstanding fathers with Major General John R. Hawkins III (far left) and James Rodriguez, CEO & President of Fathers & Families Coalition of America (2nd far left) presenting awards recognition from Congressman Davis. Moreover, the U.S. Office of Head Start provided special certificates as well to these outstanding fathers, veterans of the Army, Marines and Navy with even a special guest as a single father, Mr. James Cannon raised his son Nick Cannon alone going through struggles as all of these fathers experienced, however, greater rewards as dads! We honored Couples of Excellence with marriages from 28 to 59 years as the Mistress of Ceremonies, Commissioner Josefa Salinas ushered in of inspiration…..

Join us next year!  Capture a glance of this year’s photo gallery here

Fathers & Families Coalition of America is committed to the elimination of poverty world-wide. We share a fantastic new partnership led by The Urban Instite to make a difference in the lives of all Americans, not just those in poverty

A partnership  made up of a group of 24 leading experts, advocates and academics from across the country. Harvard Professor David Ellwood, former Dean of the Kennedy School of Government and noted poverty expert, is Chair. Over the next two years, these remarkable minds will work to determine what it would take to increase dramatically upward mobility for those in poverty. They will situate the challenge in the broader global economy and US context; they will explore structural barriers to opportunity. And they will uncover the country’s most successful programs; collaborate with outside innovative organizations to test promising new models; and identify new approaches.

READ MORE HERE

Fathers and Families Coalition of America has advocated for increased program models to address the role of practitioners serving fathers to mitigate child abuse and neglect. During our National Families & Fathers 17th Annual Confernce we will host a series of workshops, plenary discussions and meetings with industry experts on trauma informed care practices and strategies to support professionals working with children and adults overcome adverse childhood experiences. Children’s Bureau/ACYF/ACF/HHS provided a 2014 Factsheet for Families that is relevant to raise awareness on why must develop strong practices and reduce the intergenerational impacts of trauma, "when parents do not have an understanding of the effects of trauma, they may misinterpret their child’s behavior and end up feeling frustrated or resentful. Their attempts to address troubling behavior may be ineffective or, in some cases, even harmful." Read More

A few of the sessions available to increase your understandings, skills and practices working with in-risk children, fathers and families through emerging models and evidence based practices. Join us at our National Families and Fathers 17th Annual Conference to help make a difference in the lives of children. Read More

Grow the Brain: A Trauma Care Program for Paraprofessionals by Dr. Carolyn Curtis

Picking Up the Broken Pieces by Carter Patterson and Marc Warren

Guided Principles for an Informed Trauma Practice by Dr. Dezette Johnson

Annual Red Tie/Red Dress Family Affair Gala

2-18-2016

Los Angeles, California 

Join us for the our National Gala & Awards at the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel February 18th starting at 6:30p.m. for this Red Tie/Red Dress National Awards Gala as we honor others and a night of inspiration!

U.S. Congressman, Danny K. Davis, Seventh District for the State of Illinois and a national a champion for healthy families will support the honoring of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, Wounded Warriors, fathers honorees from 15 states with remarks for all. Moreover, from the U.S. House of Representatives , Office of U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis of the 7th Dsitrict for the State of Ilinois Corporation for National and Community Service administered by Points of Light and The U.S. Office of Head Start as well as from the and Fathers & Families Coalition of America we will have additional recognitions for our Ambassador Agencies; Fathers of the Year; Couples of Excellence; and a very special National Leader of the Year honoree!

When a Dad Makes a Difference

Father & Son Finding A Cause Bigger Than Self

Fathers & Families Coalition of America would like to introduce a story of a young man who has found his purpose...

Pauly Avila has found his core as an effective young man affecting the lives of homeless in Los Angeles' infamous, Skid Row. He is healing others and challenging them to transfor their lives. Because who he is and by his father's guidance unveiling his purpose to help others through music.

We no longer should use the term "at-risk" when we have a growing generation of children, youth and young adults living "in-risk." The Achievement Gap and the Discipline Gap Two Sides of the Same Coin? by Anne Gregory,  Russell J. Skiba and Pedro A. Noguera Outline how the the gap of Black, Latino, and American Indian student success requires more attention. This article synthesizes research on racial and ethnic patterns in school sanctions and considers how disproportionate discipline might contribute to lagging achievement among students of color. It further examines the evidence for student, school, and community contributors to the racial and ethnic patterns in school sanctions, and it offers promising directions for gap-reducing discipline policies and practices. 

 WE CAN DO BETTER

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As the American family changes, fatherhood is changing in important and sometimes surprising ways.  Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. And the ranks of stay-at-home fathersand single fathers have grown significantly in recent decades. At the same time, more and more children are growing up without a father in the home.

The changing role of fathers has introduced new challenges, as dads juggle the competing demands of family and work. Here are some key findings about fathers from Pew Research Center reports.

1. Fewer dads are their family’s sole breadwinner.

2. Dads’ and moms’ roles are converging.

3. Work-family balance is a challenge for many working fathers.

David Murphey and P. Mae Cooper provide a report on the impacts of not only parents but our children and our communities (October, 2015). Since 1996, we have either provided direct services to the incarcerated parents, mentoring programs for the reentry, advocated to improve practices of services providers, established relationships to include FFCA Affiliates whose primary focus is service to those inside/outside prison walls. We have wrestled with how to do balance effective criminal justice system and stop the strategic fragmentation of families and destiny of millions of children through failed social policy and practices.   Parents Behind Bars What Happens to Their Children? released by Child Trends, Inc. provides new insights and existing realities to help others reduce the hovering of generational impacts of poverty and incarceration for millions of in-risk individuals in America. Five million U.S. children have had a parent incarcerated. Today, Child Trends released a report, Parents Behind Bars: What Happens to Their Children?, which reveals who these children are and what challenges they face. The report is the result of a study using data from the 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health. Read more here  

Increased attention is being given to the practice of engaging fathers in early childhood home visiting programs. What strategies do home visiting programs use to engage fathers, what challenges do they face, and what are the potential benefits of participating? What strategies do home visiting programs use to engage fathers, what challenges do they face, and what are the potential benefits of participating?

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By Anna Solmeyer, Social Science Research Analyst, Office of Planning Research and Evaluation, and Amanda Clincy, Social Science Research Analyst, Business Strategies Consultants

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