family engagement plan jennifer levinsky ecd 108 november 25, 2014
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Statistics
The U.S. Census reports that 32% of married fathers (approximately 7 million dads) are “a regular source of care for their children under age 15.-National At-Home Dad Network
Strategies
Strategies that can be used that will allow fathers to connect with the child’s class
and feel comfortable: You can offer father-child activities that give dads time with
their children. These can be done in the evenings and/or the weekends. By offering
different times, fathers can attend when they are available. You can provide
parenting groups for fathers. There are also fathers who are looking to get
information about parenting and to build their skills as a dad.
The program benefits fathers and families in many different ways: Dads get to connect with other dads and have significant discussions with men with the same thing in common that may not often happen in other settings.
“Mr. Mom’s” are just as equally important as “Mom’s”. Dad-only programs allow dads to be on their own with or without their children. Some programs for dads-only can include activities for dads and their kids, drop-in programs, dad’s conferences, parenting groups, prenatal classes for dads, and father discussion groups.
Dad Programs