The Montgomery County Fatherhood Initiative is a partnership between The Montgomery County Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Urban Light Ministries Incorporated of Springfield, Ohio.
MCFI focuses on programs that empower men to be positive , fully engaged dads by offering educational classes .
Along with education, MCFI provides support to their children by offering employment training along with employment assistance.
MCFI empowers men to bring about positive change for their families and neighborhoods

Employment Workshops

Participants will attend a 4-module employment training held over 4 consecutive Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Topics Include

Job search and retention skills

Resume development

Interviews and impression management

Surviving the probationary period
 
Dates

TBA

What Is MCFI

Nurturing Fathers for Life

Father Support Clinics

   

 
NFL is a 13-week, 39-hour program. Participants will meet once a week from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Topics Include:
The roots of fathering
The power to meet my own needs
The power to nurture
Overcoming barriers to nurturing

Discipline and fun & games
Fathering sons, fathering daughters
Nurturing relationships and teamwork
Healing the father wound

Dates:

August 5th thru  Aug. 26, 2010

 

Father Support Clinics

Participants will attend monthly meetings at which CSEA and FCS staff will answer questions to break down misconceptions and help fathers access supportive services.

Topics Include:

Visitation (father time) rights

Navigating the Child Support system

Fulfilling your FCS case plan

Dates:

The third Tuesday of each month, beginning in the month

 

 

 
Participants will attend monthly meetings at which CSEA and FCS staff will answer questions to break down misconceptions and help fathers access supportive services.

Topics Include:

Visitation (father time) rights

Navigating the Child Support system

Fulfilling your FCS case plan

Clinic Dates:

The third Tuesday of each month, beginning in the month

Dads Clubs

Participants will attend monthly meetings with other fathers interested in enhancing the quality of life of their families and their neighborhoods.  

Topics Include:

Father-child bonding activities
Social support for fathers
Leadership training and personal growth

   Dates:  
To be announced, pending feedback from the first NFL class

        

Contact MCFI
Phone 937-408-1050 or 877-ULM-1700

Email MCFI

A program of Montgomery County DJFS in partnership with Urban Light Ministries, Inc.