FATHERHOOD PROGRAMMING
A responsible father is a crown jewel. Fatherhood is a blessing that matters. Young Fathers of Central Florida provides you with the most comprehensive programs that will give you the tools you need to become a successful father and support your family.
OUR PROGRAMS
Young Fathers of Central Florida provides you with the most comprehensive programs that will give you the tools you need to become a successful father.
DAD TO DAD MENTORING
To provide young fathers under the age of 24 years with supportive community-based resources to assist them to actively participate in the lives of their children and families in order to strengthen their communities. In particular, our goal is to reach those young fathers who are ignored, isolated and have no reliable support system.
FATHERS SUPPORT GROUP
Often, young fathers are frightened, nervous, or unsure of their fatherly responsibilites. In many cases they have never taken a parenting class or had a father actively participating in their lives. Fathers support group gives them the opportunity to interact and bond with fathers of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Groups are held once each month, in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties.
TEEN FATHERHOOD ACADEMY
Teen Fatherhood Academy is a six month training and development program designed for teen fathers who have the desire to develop as young men and fathers.Participants will be selected by a committee of two YFCF staff and one outside agency member. The selection process will include an application review, two referrals and one individual interview.Upon completion of the program, there will be a graduation ceremony recognizing each fathers participation. Each participant will be encouraged to become an active Alumni Association member. Alumni members are expected to serve as peer mentors for future Academy participants.
PARENTING INITIATIVE
Offering parents or legal guardians of children and youth from birth to 24, the opportunity to learn and develop new parenting skills through individualized parent and parent-child activities. Session content includes, but is not limited to, strategies for effective communication, age-appropriate child development, behavioral management, child safety, and injury safety.
GENTS TO GENTLEMAN
A six month, six module, character development program, designed for young boys between the ages of 10-13 years.This program covers modules and activities in the areas of character development and etiquette. Modules are as follows : Character Development, Mentorship, Education Planning, Etiquette & Personal Grooming, Public Speaking/Social Networking and Healthy Living. Activities include Kennedy Space Center, Orlando Science Center and Dwight Howard Basketball Camp.
CITY WIDE YOUNG FATHERS INITIATIVE
An evidenced-based program that provides parent training and education to young fathers within the city’s recreation centers system.
