FATHER/COMMUNITY LEADERS’ GROUP FEATURED FOR 2020
These dedicated, enthusiastic and diverse father/community leaders met for almost two years to develop the Best Practices of Fatherhood workshop for High School students under the direction of The Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida with the support of The Children’s Trust under the late Gus Barreiro, a champion for children. Their mission was to establish a program that would show young people they cared about their future as they contemplate life’s decisions. With one out of four children growing up without a father, the father team strongly felt that by encouraging young people to think about their future goals and the skills involved, they would impact their thoughts about finishing school, community building, family goals, and being engaged participant in making informed decisions.
The fathers’ commitment to this program and their individual and group work with youth has earned them the distinction of Great Contributors to Youth Development. This program is in tribute to Gus Barreiro who tirelessly fought for young men who he spent many years mentoring and providing them hope for the future.
La’Mott Croom, Jonathan Eastman, Kacey Merchant, Antwayne Leland, Denrich Everitt, Ijamyn Gray, Corey Patterson
BEST PRACTICES OF FATHERHOOD- A WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Through a participatory learning approach, high school students will learn what it means to be an engaged father as a life choice. Community father-leaders/facilitators collaborate with students to provide a life-long timeline supporting academic achievement, community building, family engagement, how to plan for the future and become the master of their own goals.
To inquire about scheduling a workshop at your school, community center or faith-based organization,
Contact Holly Zwerling 305.812.4000
Holly@Fatherhoodtfsf.org
FATHERS FIRST!
ALL ABOUT FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY
Fatherhood Squad Reading and Mentoring Program Video
2019 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s Choice Award
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
February: 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)
Fatherhood Magazine: Especially for future, expectant, new and experienced fathers and their families.
Fathers In Education Day
Thursday, April 30, 2020
A partnership with M-DCPS Office of Community Engagement and The Parent Academy
An impressive 233 M-DCPS schools, 19 Community Partners and 1000s of Fathers and Male-role Models participate in Fathers in Education Day and Fathers in Action & Advocacy Week. 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.
English
Spanish
Creole
FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY 2018
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
