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First New York State Fatherhood Conference Kicks Off Monday
CNN Contributor Roland S. Martin to Keynote Event - Encouraging and supporting responsible fatherhood is the aim of the first New York State Fatherhood Conference, which begins Monday, October 6, at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, and runs through Thursday, October 9. The conference is being hosted by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), along with the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
The theme of the conference is, "Responsible Fatherhood: A Road to Healthy Family Development." It will focus on issues related to the impact of absent fathers in the lives of an estimated 24 million children nationwide. Continue reading Registration Opens for New York State Fatherhood Conference...
Registration for New York Fatherhood Conference Closes Early
Registration has been closed early for the 2008 New York State Responsible Fatherhood Conference in Albany, NY, due to an overwhelming response that has exceeded expectations.
Although we are pleased with the response, it unfortunately means we could not accommodate more participants. Those who are not able to attend this year’s conference are encouraged to stay involved and continue to engage in this necessary work to build the capacity of fathers to become and remain involved in the lives of their children.
We're hopeful the conference will motivate, equip and inspire service providers to bring valuable information back to their communities to further their contributions in the field of responsible fatherhood.
We look forward to seeing you at our other events in the future.
Registration Opens for New York State Fatherhood Conference
CNN’s Roland Martin serves a keynote speaker - On October 6th-9th the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, along with the Office of Children and Family Services, will host the first New York Statewide Fatherhood Conference. The conference will take place at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. Participants from throughout the state and around the country will convene to explore the issues, concerns, and impact of fatherlessness in the lives of our children and families.
Over the last few months, the need to address the issues facing low income fathers has adorned the front pages of our nation's media. Presidential candidate Barack Obama, Dr. Bill Cosby, Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, CNN, Roland Martin and others have raised the bar of expectation and concern. Thus, we are encouraged by the increased attention to highlight the work being done here in New York State. Continue reading Registration Opens for New York State Fatherhood Conference...