Category: Fatherhood Work
Fathers Incorporated is Supporting Postpartum Awareness Week for the Health of Families and Communities
The United States has one of the highest infant mortality rates among developed nations, and this rate is alarmingly higher for African American women.
Parenting Programs: Exploring the Fundamental Differences and Similarities in Services for Moms and Dads
Parenting is a challenging and rewarding journey, but it can be a more fulfilling experience with the right support system.
Dads Matter: The Importance of “The Talk” and How to Approach It
Dads play a crucial role in their children’s lives, and one of the most important conversations they can have is “the talk” about sex.
Fathers Incorporated’s Response to NAFSCE’s Healing the Growing Divide
Fathers Incorporated (FI) commends the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) for its recent statement on healing the growing divide through equitable family, school, and community partnerships.
The Importance of Metro Atlanta Dads Lending Their Voices to the National Conversation on Parent Engagement and Education
Fathers Incorporated teamed up with the Morehouse School of Medicine to host a Parent Empowerment listening session led by the U.S. Department of Education with 30 dads and other community representatives.
Exploring the Need to Include Fathers and the Paternal Family in Foster Care
The foster care system was created to protect and care for children who are unable to live with their biological families due to neglect, abuse, or other reasons.
The Impact of Shame and Guilt on Father Absence
Father absence has become a growing concern in our society. With research suggesting that children growing up without fathers are more likely to experience negative outcomes such as behavioral problems, poor academic performance, and increased risk of substance abuse and mental health issues.
Long-Standing Georgia Law Stands Between Fatherhood and Children
Long-Standing Georgia Law Stands Between Fatherhood and Children. Legitimation is a policy that determines the legal status of non-married fathers in relation to his child. When children are legitimized, fathers have the right and authority to make decisions in support of their well-being. In all states but Georgia, legitimation for non-married fathers is determined at the time of paternity.
Fathers Incorporated is appointed to Biden’s National Parents and Families Engagement Council
“We are honored to play a part in this critical work. It is also incredible that Fathers Incorporated will play a role in ensuring that the voices of dads are a relevant and necessary part of the conversation when talking about our children’s education.”
FATHERS INCORPORATED NAMED A RECIPIENT OF THE LATEST ROUND OF THE MLB “HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY GRANT” PROGRAM
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) today announced the sixth round of recipients for the joint “Healthy Relationships Community Grant” program.
Fatherhood Research Institute Issues White Paper Informing Educators on Social Justice and Equity Best Practices for Black and Brown Students
Fathers Incorporated’s Moynihan Institute partners with RedefinED Atlanta to write a series of educational briefs addressing best practices in fatherhood engagement
Oprah To Honor Fathers Incorporated on Own Network Spotlight
Atlanta Based nonprofit, Fathers Incorporated and Kenneth Braswell to be honored by Oprah Winfrey on the Own Network during Honoring Our Kings: OWN Celebrates Black Fatherhood
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners with Internationally Known Visual Artist Honoring Black Fatherhood
Fathers Incorporated partners with Cbabi Bayoc celebrating ‘FatherhoodIsBrotherhood’ this Father’s Day ATLANTA (June 1, 2021)— In celebration of Father’s Day, Atlanta-based nonprofit, Fathers Incorporated has partnered with […]
Q&A with Fathers Incorporated’s Kenneth Braswell
Atlanta Business Chronicle has named our 2021 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees. These individuals will be celebrated at a virtual awards event Feb. 18. Here’s a Q&A with one of the honorees, Kenneth Braswell, CEO, Fathers Incorporated:
Fathers Incorporated Receives $5M Grant to Provide Direct Responsible Fatherhood Services in Metro Atlanta
Fathers Incorporated has received a $5M grant to provide Responsible Fatherhood Services in Metro Atlanta from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Family Assistance).