What does it mean to you to be a father? A father to me should be a good example for his child, be present, lead by example, be nurturing, understanding and responsible. These are simple words but speak volumes when … Continued
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. … Continued
Summer 2017 was a busy time for the Fatherhood Task Force! A Report and Recommendations on Fathers in Education Day 2017 was delivered to M-DPCS and the Children’s Trust in preparation for Fathers in Education Day 2018 being held on … Continued
The Children’s Trust 2017 Champions for Children Awards Ceremony at Jungle Island Tree Top Ballroom shined brightly as one of the stellar events of the summer season! Holly Zwerling, CEO, FTFSF was nominated for the 2017 David Lawrence, Jr. Champion … Continued
Chief Meteorologist, Luis Carrera Telemundo 51 Miami, is a role-model to students and interviews a dad reading to a class at Henry Flagler Elementary School on Fathers in Education Day.
Fathers in Action and Advocacy Week, May 6-12, 2017 is designed to provide interactive workshops for Fathers and Families focused on Promoting Healthy Relationships through leadership, advocacy and parenting skills. These action-oriented workshops are for new and seasoned fathers and … Continued
Partnership with MDCPS Office of Community Engagement Fathers in Education Day, May 11, 2017 this year is designed to increase father involvement in schools throughout Miami-Dade County by giving fathers more opportunities to influence children’s learning by being present in … Continued
The Paternal Health Care & Education Conference was a huge success! Community Effort to Explore Paternity Health Services Develop Curriculum for Youth on Fatherhood Paternity & Baby Magazine Radio Program on Fatherhood Issues New Fatherhood Programs Call to Assist with Programs
Leaders for Readers in Neighborhood Schools The Fatherhood Task Force values fathers as educators. A father’s role as an educator takes learning to another height. Be a role model for children to learn, read, explore, think and imagine. They will … Continued
Senator Dwight Bullard, Representative Eric Fresen, M-DCPS officials, and the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida (Lead Agency) collaborated to encourage all Florida schools to invite fathers to participate in Father in Education Day May 14, 2015 to read or … Continued