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...]
Fatherhood Summit
Two agencies will partner together on the 6th Annual Fatherhood Summit. The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative (MFI) and Social Development Commission (SDC) have agreed to join forces to coordinate the … [Read more...]
DCF Secretary announces thousands in Milwaukee building skills and gaining jobs through the Transitional Jobs Program
The Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson announced this week that the transitional jobs program will help provide 4,000 individuals with an immediate income, an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Reconnecting fathers with children
A pilot program is successfully connecting Milwaukee area fathers with the lives of their children. The On My Shoulders program is improving the quality of father-child and co-parenting … [Read more...]
State-Wide Fatherhood Initiative
Fatherhood Open Forums Milwaukee Region Fatherhood Open Forum Date: March 31, 2011 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Next Door Foundation 2545 N. 29th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 If you are a … [Read more...]
A call to action-Milwaukee fathers take your child back to school on the first day
Wednesday – Sept. 1. 2010 This fall, fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, uncles, cousins, big brothers, significant male caregivers and friends of the family will unite in cities … [Read more...]
Building better fathers
A daylong workshop is seeking to help Milwaukee men become better fathers. The SDC Head Start Healthy Relationship and Marriage Enhancement Program is sponsoring “What does it take to be a … [Read more...]