Those of us who had an involved father know what it meant to us. Games of catch, trips to the park, lessons on respect, responsibility and humility. What it means to be a man and a father. The fact … [Read more...]
How One Program Gives New and Expecting Fathers the Tools They Need to Support Their Families
By Matt Martinez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Grandmothers Call You To Celebrate Fathers on June 17
Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit: Reaching Fathers and Breaking Barriers for 10 Years
By Karen Stokes Dennis Walton is a proud father of three, but fatherhood for him wasn’t always easy. When he was a young, inexperienced father, he faced so many challenges that the mother of … [Read more...]
Federal Grant for Milwaukee Fathers Renewed for Another Five Years
By Ariele Vaccaro County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Child Support Services last Thursday announced that Milwaukee would be renewed for a five-year federal grant to help fathers … [Read more...]
Fatherhood Summit Helps Dads Make a Better Milwaukee

It’s been nearly ten years since I launched the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative to improve the well-being of our children by promoting responsible fatherhood. Since 2005, it has connected more than … [Read more...]
Men become stronger fathers
Hundreds of dads gathered to learn how they can be more effective fathers during the 8th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit. The men took part in the two-day event staged by the City of Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Barbershops talk up fatherhood
Barbershops are a traditional place where men gather, talk and share information. This Saturday, some of those shops around the Milwaukee area as well as the nation will be sharing some especially … [Read more...]
Fathers share celebrative evening with their children at SDC ceremony
By Taki S. Raton Over 20 sons and daughters were just gleaming with happiness, excitement and spirited enthusiasm in the company of their dads at the READ night out this past Friday, June 6 at … [Read more...]
Hundreds of fathers gather to better themselves
Men seeking to become better fathers were inspired and helped towards achieving that goal at the 6th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit. The two day event held at Destiny Youth Plaza attracted … [Read more...]