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Fulton County Teen DADS Program emerged out of the historic “Call to Manhood Conference,” which was in existence for 17 plus years. The program continues under a new function referred to as the Fulton County Teen DADS Program initiative. The primary purpose is to provide comprehensive support services to young fathers promoting family stability, competent parenting skills, child health and welfare, financial and social stability, and healthy co-parenting relations.
Purpose: To provide comprehensive support services to young fathers promoting family stability, competent parenting skills, child health and welfare, financial and social stability, and healthy co-parenting relations.
Mission:
- Facilitate Teen DADS Program curriculum inclusive of evidenced-based 24/7 DADS Curriculum, involvement experiences and other opportunities in conjunction with collaborative partners for the purpose of serving the needs of fathers and their child
- Orientation Program for participants covering the Program Overview and available services in Fulton County for identified Teen DADS
- Facilitate Teen DADS Program Curriculum with the intent to cultivate minds and build human potential
- Co-Facilitate an educational/developmental understanding of the legal assistance, financial and emotional responsibilities of fatherhood.
- Lastly, facilitate relationship building sessions via dinners/outings with parents of both the teen father (paternal grandparents) and the teen mother (maternal grandparents) to strengthen family ties.
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