young fathers program
Parent Pathways' Young Fathers Program provides a comprehensive array of services to prepare young fathers for the responsibilities and joys of fatherhood. The program helps young fathers learn how to become nurturing parents, establish paternity, complete their education, acquire marketable job skills, obtain employment and become positive, contributing members of their communities and families.
Parenting Education Specialist Kate Mulvaney and Young Fathers Program Case Manager Warren Smith in October attended the National Center for Parents as Teachers Conference titled "Issues in Working with Teen Parents." The workshop examined techniques for promoting positive growth and development across family generations - between teen parents and their children, and between teen parents and their own parents.
Parent Pathways plans to implement many of the program's activities in both our father/family parenting class and with the self-exploration students (studying from home after childbirth). They will be used to help fathers overcome barriers they encounter while trying to stay involved in their children's lives. We will also be able to support teen mothers and fathers trying to work together in their parenting role.
- What the Young Fathers Program Provides
- Young Fathers Program Success
- Young Fathers Details
- Support the Young Fathers Program
what the young fathers program provides
- Parenting and child development education
- Career planning, life skills and job readiness training
- Educational support services, including GED
- Case management services
- Young fathers support group
- Individual counseling (referrals and financial assistance)
- Assistance with paternity establishment
- Vocational/job training referrals
- Referrals for other services
- Support services (baby supplies and equipment, transportation assistance, etc.)
young fathers program success
2008-2009 School Year
- 105 young dads received services which increased their self-confidence and prepared them for attaining and retaining employment through programs such as pre-employment counseling, parenting classes, work experiences, tutoring and GED support.
young fathers program details
Populations Served: Young fathers or fathers-to-be aged 14-21 who live in the Denver metro area.
Location: Florence Crittenton School, 96 S. Zuni St., Denver, CO 80223-1209
Length of Program: Open enrollment
Hours of Operation: Young Fathers Program office is open from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Contact: Tim Cunniff: 303.733.7686 x2303