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Training & Presentations
Responsible Fatherhood 101: Fundamentals of Programming and Philosophy
The issue of fatherlessness negatively impacts society at the local, state, and national levels. Empowering responsible fathers could have positive implications for many public and private agencies, yet many do not understand how they can profit from, or contribute toward the strengthening of families.
This workshop will outline the history of responsible fatherhood and explain the impact of fatherlessness on our society as evidenced by staggering social trends. It will highlight some truths that have been established about fatherhood and discuss what must be done to overcome the barriers fathers face and incorporate these philosophies into programs that work for fathers and families. Finally, the presenter will share the successes achieved, and challenges still faced, by six pilot Fatherhood programs and the Noncustodial Earned Income Tax Credit in New York State.
The Great Communication Gap
This workshop will help service providers understand how to help Noncustodial Parents communicate for better results and more effective relationships. Miscommunication between parents is one of the biggest causes of relationship conflicts. These issues result in hard feelings, arguments, bad decisions, accusations and many other harmful relationship environments. Thus, it creates adversarial dynamics in family court, child support preceding and other areas where decisions are made in the best interest of the child. The workshop will explore the differences in the way both men and women communicate. It will also teach techniques to better conversation and help you recognize the pitfalls of allowing personal pain create obstacles between the desire results for children.