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Fathers as Community Superheroes in Bronx, New York
Helping Fathers Grow Through Specialized Programs
Fathers who attend fatherhood programs find great value in them. The support they find among other fathers, the guidance they receive from the program facilitators, and the community resources and support that they access keep them coming back. Additionally, fathers report knowing how to communicate better with their children and their children’s mothers, and having … Continue reading
Programs to Becoming Better Fathers
Most of the fathers with whom we spoke began participating in their fatherhood program because they wanted to become better fathers. The fathers remained in the program because of the connections they developed with the program facilitator and the other fathers in the program, and because of the new skills and hope they gained from … Continue reading
The Social Impact of Alcoholism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, men are more likely to suffer from alcoholism than women. In 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of alcoholic men was higher than women by 7%! A drink or two every once in a while is not bad, as drinking sometimes … Continue reading
What Keeps Men From Seeking Emotional Help?
Men are the least likely of all people to seek out professional help when it comes to their emotional turmoil. It’s sad because it means that men tend to suffer from depression in silence, and in secret. When you attend a fatherhood program in New York, however, you’ll find that we encourage men to approach … Continue reading