Mission
To assist men in becoming the instinctive, responsible, & nurturing fathers they desire to be. While also, educating the general public on the unique, important, & essential role that Fathers play in the development of their children.
Scope of Services
Provide a classroom curriculum that develops the attitudes and skills needed for responsible fatherhood and helping men discover and cultivate their nurturing potential. Assistance with issues regarding child support, visitation, and family law matters, ultimately advocating for policy change/implementation that make these very areas more father friendly.
Partners
Columbus Urban League’s (CUL) - African-American Male Initiatives (A.A.M.I.)
Columbus Urban League’s Head Start
Ohio Commission on Fatherhood (OFC)
Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (FCSEA)
Ohio Practitioners Network of Fathers & Families (OPNFF)
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Family & Volunteer Services)
Target Audience
Class Curriculum – ‘Nurturing Father’
African-American fathers between the ages of 16-35 referred by CUL Head Start, Franklin County Child Enforcement Agency & Juvenile Court System. There will be a dual class format (One AM – One PM) on 3 month cycles. Each class will consist of 12-15 fathers giving us the ability to serve 100 fathers per calendar year.
Public Awareness/Advocacy –
General Columbus community
Location
Columbus Urban League
788 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43203
1st Floor Conference room
Programming Times & Dates
Group I – Tuesday evenings 6pm – 8:30 pm
Group II – Thursday mornings 10am – 12:30 pm
Session Intervals –
January 8th - March 27th, 2008
April 1st - June 19th, 2008
July 1st - Sept. 18th, 2008
Sept. 23rd - December 18th, 2008
* One on One coaching available by appointment on Mondays & Wednesdays.