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CURRENT COALITION MEMBERS WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) WATCH D.O.G.S. is a program of the National Center for Fathering focusing on prevention of violence in schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures to provide an unobtrusive presence in the schools, and to be a positive role-model for students. Through WATCH D.O.G.S. participation:
All Pro Dad All Pro Dad, founded by Tony Dungy, is a program of Family First, an organization dedicated to strengthening the family. All Pro Dad programs include:
Real Men Cook® began in Chicago in 1989 as a way to change the perception of African American fathers by holding annual Father’s Day food sampling, entertainment and fund-raising family celebrations. Real Men Cook has generated over $1 million in ticket sales proceeds to nonprofits, is a national Father’s Day event in 15 cities, and is credited with changing the way Father’s Day is celebrated. Real Men Cook encourages recognition of biological dads and father figures and encourages family and community involvement. Real Men Cook has attracted celebrity father hosts and endorsers such as NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson and reaches millions through news media coverage. The event includes:
Black Star Project blackstarproject.org Chicago, Illinois The Black Star Project is committed to improving the quality of life in Black and Latino communities of Chicago and nationwide by eliminating the racial academic achievement gap. The group strives to provide educational services that help pre-school through college students succeed academically and become knowledgeable and productive citizens with the support of their parents, families, schools and communities. The Black Star Project’s Million Father March provides men an opportunity to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children. In participating cities, fathers and father figures are encouraged to take their children to their first day of school. The Million Father March serves as the beginning of a year-long commitment of men to children. More than 200 cities have hosted Million Father Marches. Services are available to all students, particularly low-income Black and Latino students who attend low-achieving schools in disadvantaged communities.
National Fatherhood Initiative National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) aims to help children succeed by getting dads involved. NFI's school-based programming helps schools and PTAs involve dads and increase membership with innovative programs and resources, such as:
Strong Fathers-Strong Families Strong Fathers-Strong Families is a training, technical assistance, and facilitation organization that is focused on strengthening children by strengthening fathers and families. Through staff training, consultation, and event facilitation, Strong Fathers-Strong Families works with Head Starts, public schools, and churches as well as other organizations. The goal is to improve the educational environment in order that men may become more involved in the lives of their children.
National Partnership for Community Leadership The focus of NPCL's work is on building strong families by helping local and community-based agencies develop and implement services that enable parents to be the best they can be. Without the support and involvement of agencies trained and empowered by NPCL to work effectively with families, many children grow up with fragile family support systems. NPCL is dedicated to working with both parents to plan ahead, develop healthy relationships with each other, and provide a safe and secure environment for their children. Creating a strong family foundation for children to grow and develop in reaching their maximum human potential is what NPCL is all about.
Event IdeasPTA MORE® Event CalendarCalendar of events centered on male involvement and fathering ToolkitABC's of Male InvolvementStep-by-step method for encouraging men to get more involved in school activities. 10 Ways to Get Men More Involved in PTAs Checklist of methods for increasing male involvement. Additional ResourcesGet MORE Involved brochure(English) Get MORE Involved brochure (Spanish) Watch D.O.G.S. brochure Brochure for National Center for Fathering's Watch D.O.G.S. program All Pro Dad / iMom brochure PDF brochure for All Pro Dad and iMom Morning programs Father Involvement How-To Guide A guide for PTAs to promote male involvement. Our Children — Male Involvement Issue Download the February/March 2008 issue of Our Children (2.16 MB pdf) for additional articles on Male Involvement. |
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