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Fathers Are Our Heroes!
In Memorium
Gustavo “Gus” Barreiro
(July 12, 1959 – August 16, 2019)
A constant advocate for fathers and at-risk youth.
We will miss you. Your good work will go on!
OUR 6TH YEAR WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY
FATHERS IN ACTION IN ADVOCACY WEEK
FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY, MAY 16, 2019
FATHERS IN ACTION IN ADVOCACY WEEK, MAY 13-17, 2019
A partnership with M-DCPS Office of Community Engagement and The Parent Academy
Fathers in Education Day (May 16, 2019) and Fathers in Action & Advocacy Week (May 13-17, 2019) were a great success. An impressive 233 M-DCPS schools, 19 Community Partners and 1000s of Fathers and Male-role Models participated. The initiatives were designed to increase involvement in schools throughout Miami-Dade County by giving fathers and male role models more opportunities to influence children’s learning by being present in their schools. Activities included reading, telling stories, share interests and attending workshops for fathers and families. Children’s perception of fathers, male role models and men was affected positively by their involvement and commitment. These programs reinforce summer reading, connections between fathers and their children and support academic enrichment throughout the school year.
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FATHERS IN ACTION & ADVOCACY WEEK
Free Neighborhood Workshops for Fathers & Families
May 13-17, 2019
2019 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s Choice Award
REGISTER NOW FOR FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY
Father Involvement Affecting Birth Outcomes
Inequity “On the Basis of Gender” and how it is affecting our mission of increasing father involvement in children’s lives.
Reminder – Join us for ongoing meetings
NEXT MEETING
Fatherhood Reading Squad program in MDCPS – call for info if interested in having a program at your child’s school.
Also Meet Up for Expectant and New Dads forming. Great way to network with other dads to share parenting, life and work experiences. Call Fatherhood Task Force 305-812-4000.
Date & Time to be announced
United Way, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami
CONTACT
HOLLY ZWERLING FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO PARTICIPATE
holly@fatherhoodtfsf.org or call 305.812.4000
Fatherhood Squad Reading and Mentoring Program Video
FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY 2018 GALLERY
FATHERHOOD READING SQUAD TRAINING
This father driven fun loving educational program engages fathers and male models to volunteer as readers and mentors to children in schools and centers. Call 305 812-4000 for more information. Consultation, materials and Neighborhood Dads book available to guide you.
Please contact HOLLY ZWERLING for more information.
holly@ftfsf.org or call 305.812.4000
Most Valuable Father Award
January: Antwayne Leland
Despite Challenges of Diabetes, Most Valuable Father Antwayne Leland, Stands as a Role Model at Son’s School. “I volunteer at my child’s school because I know the students need a male role model to guide them.”
2018
January: Antwayne Leland (view full story)
2017
June: Mayor Carlos A. Giménez (view full story)
June: Supt. Alberto Carvalho (view full story)
June: James. R. Haj (view full story)
June: David Lawrence, Jr. (view full story)
June: Vance Aloupis (view full story)
June: Lonnie Lawrence (view full story)
June: Dr. Wil Blechman (view full story)
June: Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky (view full story)
June: Dr. Etiony Aldarondo (view full story)
April-May: Brian Person (view full story)
February-March: Gregory Williams (view full story)
January: Emmanuel Philogene (view full story)
2016
December: Alan Jackowitz (view full story)
November: Staff Sgt Select Jose Bolanos (view full story)
October: Henri Francois (view full story)
Town Hall Meeting on “Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes”
The “Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes” Town Hall Meeting held on February 2, 2018 at the United Way brought together a dream team of health providers, community advocates and civic organizations. Representatives from the United Way, Children’s Trust, The Children’s Movement, Florida Department of Children and Families, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade Judicial and Legal Systems, Faith-based organizations, Health Councils, educators from medical schools, universities, and students attended. Also attending were obstetricians, pediatricians, heart specialists, family life educators and therapists. All attendees participated with great collaborative success! The event raised awareness on the importance of men’s physical and mental health effecting reproductive health outcomes.
TOWN HALL MEETING DOCTOR’S PRESENTATION
FTFSF Town Hall Meeting 2/2/18
Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes Overview
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FTFSF Town Hall 2/2/18
Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes
Mary Beatrice Squire, MD
FTFSF Town Hall 2/2/18
Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes
Julio Barcena, MD
FTFSF Town Hall 2/2/18
Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes
Jameson Mercier, Ph.D., LCSW
Dr.Gina Morgan-Smith’s video presentation at the Town Hall Meeting on Father Involvement in Birth Outcomes
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Fatherhood Magazine: Especially for future, expectant, new and experienced fathers and their families.
Holly Zwerling, CEO/President Fatherhood Task Force
John D. Pace, M-DCPS Central Region Superintendent
Alberto Carvalho, M-DCPS Superintendent
Barbara Mendizábal, M-DCPS South Region Superintendent
Jose Bueno, M-DCPS North Region Superintendent
Mari Tere Rojas, M-DCPS School Board Member, District 6
M-DCPS Principals
Fathers & Male Role-Models
New Fatherhood
Holly Zwerling, CEO/President of the Fatherhood Task Force and new father Malcolm Solomon spoke about the FTF and New Fatherhood on WLRN Topical Currents. Here’s the link: http://wlrn.org/post/fatherhood-task-force-south-florida. Happy Fathers Day every day to all new and seasoned fathers and male role models who are engaged in children’s lives.
Paternal Healthcare & Education Conference
Focus on Expectant and New Fathers’ Health and Rights & Responsibilities
