Tag: dads
The Child Support System Needs a Villain (Part 1)
For any system to present itself as powerful, righteous, or heroic, it must have an opposing threat. For child support, that’s not systemic inequity or structural poverty; it’s fathers cast as deadbeats. As absentees. As villains with faulty moral compasses. And once that narrative is set, everything else follows.
Where’s Dad? Rethinking Absence, Accountability, and Access
Yet, the truth behind father absence is multifaceted, woven intricately through voluntary choices, systemic barriers, trauma, and deeply entrenched societal narratives.
The First Heartbeat: Why Mothers Matter More Than One Day
We are surrounded by women. Inspired by women. Loved into becoming men by women. Every single one of us here at Fathers Incorporated has been shaped, molded, and held together by the women in our lives—especially our mothers.
Fathers Incorporated Takes Flight with How to Train Your Dragon to Champion Fatherhood
As audiences follow Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, on their journey toward self-discovery and peace, the film also tells another story—one of growing up, stepping back, and learning how to be present as a parent.
The Life and Legacy of Lawrence Wilbon: A Brother’s Remembrance
Writing this feels impossible, yet necessary, because Lawrence deserves words that honor the man he was, even if they fall short of the mark. This is for you, L. This is The Death of the L.
Fathers Incorporated’s 5th Annual “Home for the Holidads” Program
Fathers Incorporated’s Home for the Holidads fills a critical gap by focusing on the children who are most affected by their parent’s absence.
The quiet after the storm
The night before, I stayed up, switching between networks, trying to listen not just to the results but to the stories behind them. Numbers don’t lie, they say.
The World Keeps Telling Us Black Men and Boys Are Throwaways: I’m Starting to Believe We Are
There’s a dangerous and persistent narrative in society today that Black men and boys are disposable—throwaways.
Black Dads and Economic Empowerment: A Pathway to Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Vice President Harris Releases Opportunity Agenda for Black Men: A Step Toward Economic Empowerment, but What About Black Fathers?
Stop Shaming Black Men and Address the Real Barriers to Voting and Fatherhood
Vice President Harris’s Opportunity Agenda is the latest of many attempts to address some of these challenges and focus on economic opportunities for Black men.
Eleven Fathers Became the First to Graduate From Fathers Incorporated’s Fatherhood Program at Gateway Center’s Evolution Center That Serves the Unhoused
This is the first time the programs have been offered to those who are experiencing homelessness and benefiting from the services of the Gateway Center’s Evolution Center.
Celebrating Responsible Fatherhood: New #Dadication PSAs Launched
As Father’s Day approaches, dads share heartwarming stories of “parenting firsts,” to inspire and empower fathers to be active and present in their children’s lives.
Understanding the Apostrophe in Father’s Day: Significance and Grammar
In this blog, we explore the importance of the apostrophe in “Father’s Day,” providing a grammatical explanation, historical context, and cultural significance.
Empathy and the Journey of Fatherhood: Kenneth Braswell’s Keynote at West Virginia Department of Human Services
Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated, delivered an impactful and deeply personal keynote address at the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
Empowering Fathers to Change the Odds in Atlanta
Fathers Incorporated understands that economic stability is a cornerstone of effective parenting.