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GERST FAMILY YOUNG FATHERS PROGRAM

Young Fathers helps fathers to become employed and financially self-sufficient, and to raise healthy children. The program includes job readiness training and placement, money management training, parent education and co-parenting counseling. Participants are encouraged to actively nurture and financially support their children.

Job Success

Our community-based program focuses on:

  • Increasing young fathers’ access to the labor force
  • Improving young fathers’ financial literacy
  • Creating new and strengthen existing support systems for young fathers
  • Strengthening the relationships between young fathers and their children

Participants receive:

  • Help preparing for and finding a job
  • Fathering and co-parenting skills development
  • Networking with other fathers
  • Father-child activities
  • Attendance and educational progress incentives
  • Referrals to other services for further financial, medical, legal, housing, and behavioral health
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Power of Fathers

The Power of Fathers Collaborative supports fathers and their relationships with their children, families and communities. A 12-week series focuses on individual strengths and goal setting, provided in a peer group setting. Learn more about Power of Fathers here.

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