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"Improving Outcomes for Children in the Miami Valley"
Welcome to the online of Miami Valley Partnership
for Fathers.
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Main Page / FAQ / Class Schedule / Register / Contact Us / Links/ Staff Resources Content copyright 2009 ~ Miami Valley Partnership for Fathers & Urban Light Ministries Incorporated |
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"Improving Outcomes for Children in the Miami Valley"
Welcome to the online of Miami Valley Partnership
for Fathers.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is NFL |
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Nurturing Fathers for Life is a program of the Miami Valley Partnership for Fathers (MVPF). NFL was created to empower and equip fathers to become the dads they want to be. |
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What about NFL Classes |
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The core of the NFL program is a 13-session class designed just for men. These classes are held once a week for three hours at a time. The classes include food and freebies, fun, fellowship, and fresh ideas. |
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How Will NFL Classes Benefit Me? |
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FUN Entertaining multi-media curriculum with movies, etc. included FELLOWSHIP Find mutual support and encouragement from other fathers in the community FRESH IDEAS Tools to help you guide your children toward a better future FOOD & FREEBIES Meals, snacks, and incentives are a part of class
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What Else Does NFL Offer? |
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FATHERHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Access to fatherhood and community resources FATHERHOOD SUPPORT CLINIC Meet with attorneys and CSEA staff to ask questions about the legal system MENTOR SUPPORT Mentor support is available to interested fathers FATHER SUPPORT GROUPS Father support meetings will be held monthly FATHER-CHILD ACTIVITIES Sponsored activities for fathers and children will be held monthly FATHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST Extra staff support is available to help fathers accomplish life and work goals |
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Why Is Father Support So Important? |
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RESEARCH INDICATES THAT… *A father’s involvement is important! Good fathering during infancy and early childhood contributes to the development of emotional security, curiosity, and math and verbal skills.
*Higher levels of involvement by fathers in activities with their children are associated with fewer behavior problems and a higher level of school performance among children and adolescents.
*Both boys and girls demonstrate reduced risk of drug and alcohol use if their fathers are involved in their lives. *Every father, including unemployed, divorced, or imprisoned fathers, or those who feel unappreciated by the wider culture, has something to give his child. He can give his heart and love, even from a distance.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, June 17, 2000 Confronting Father Absence, Don Eberly, National Fatherhood Initiative
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