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...]
500 Fathers for the Fight to End Violence
By Dylan Deprey A little boy walks into the school bathroom with a classmate during break. He goes to open the door of the stall. His friend immediately makes fun of him for not using the … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Fatherhood Initiative to Support Dads at Upcoming Summit
The Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) announced, this past Tuesday, its plans to join forces with Mayor Tom Barrett’s Fatherhood Initiative at the upcoming Fatherhood Summit. The … [Read more...]
Dads and daughters celebrate
The special bond between a father and daughter was celebrated at the 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. 800 dads and daughters packed the gym at North Division High School for an evening of dining, … [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...]
Support for Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit
The 8th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit is quickly approaching and the list of supporters for the event is growing. The annual two-day event is bringing together a wide range of organizations, … [Read more...]
Changing Milwaukee infant mortality rates through father education
Infant mortality is a major public health issue in the Unites States disproportionally affecting African Americans. Wisconsin and Milwaukee are identified as a high risk state and city where Black … [Read more...]
Dads and daughters celebrate
Fathers and daughters spent a special evening together at the 10th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Hundreds of men and their daughters packed the field house at North Division High School for the … [Read more...]