All Star Dads
The second annual All-Star Dads Fatherhood Summit was held April 25th and 26th at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. Dr. Brian Moore, a founding Board Member of OPNFF and President/CEO of Passages Connecting Fathers and Families planned the event in partnership with the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) and the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood.
He was particularly moved on day 2 of the conference when the dads who participated were able to spend time with their children. "I found myself reflecting on how very moving this experience was emotionally. There was a one-month old baby boy in attendance, visiting with his father for the first time. ...Today, I stand resolute and event more committed to helping these young men and others return to our communities as productive citizens."
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He was particularly moved on day 2 of the conference when the dads who participated were able to spend time with their children. "I found myself reflecting on how very moving this experience was emotionally. There was a one-month old baby boy in attendance, visiting with his father for the first time. ...Today, I stand resolute and event more committed to helping these young men and others return to our communities as productive citizens."
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Online Safety for Fathers
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Kids Safe
By Jeff Kramer, OPNFF Board Member
As the end of the school year approaches, Jeff Kramer, Family Asset Building Programs Manager at Action for Children in Columbus shared some wisdom with us about online safety for fathers.
Jeff emphasizes that as fathers, we have to stay informed, intentional, and involved:
Read his article to learn about:
- the Risks associated with excessive social media and video game activity
- how to spot Signs of Trouble in your child
- What Fathers Can Do to keep their children safe
What's New with OPNFF!
An OPNFF Shout-Out to Fatherhood Programs and Practitioners by Harold Howard, OPNFF Board President - read the article
Increasing Family Stability while Reducing the Size and Cost of Government by Reverend Eli Williams, OPNFF Board Member - read the article
The OPNFF Board of Directors provided a Virtual Fatherhood Practitioner Training as part of the 2020 Ohio Fatherhood Summit. click here to view the recording