Now accepting referrals jULY 1, 2023!
This group is held each Tuesday evening from 6:00pm -8:00pm virtually.
Click here to submit an on-line referral.
Questions? Email info@strongfathersprogram.org.
Strong fathers OFFERED THROUGH cHATHAM cOUNTY, nORTH cAROLINA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2023
Media Contact: Kara Lusk Dudley | 919-542-8258 | kara.dudley@chathamcountync.gov
Strong Fathers Parenting Program Available to Chatham County Residents
PITTSBORO, NC— On July 11, 2023, the Strong Fathers parenting group will resume after being forced to stop earlier this year when the agency Pathways to Change closed its doors. Chatham County is pleased to be able to partner with the program’s local facilitators to bring this service back to residents of Chatham and Orange Counties.
Strong Fathers is for dads who are willing to work on ending the cycle of violence within their families. It is a 20-week program that focuses on parenting skills, understanding domestic violence and the effects violence has on children, healthy parenting, self-care, being a good role model, generational impacts, and the developmental stages of children.
Strong Fathers is unique in that it is a combination of parenting education along with information needed to permanently end the cycle of violence not only for themselves and their immediate families, but for their children and future generations as well. More information can be found on the Strong Fathers website and by watching this video.
“Having co-facilitated Strong Fathers for the past 10 years, so many dads have benefited from the classes and the information shared. In fact, some keep in touch months after completing. Initially, they come to Strong Fathers with some resistance, but by the time they’ve completed, their gratitude and growth are palpable. The change is real. I’m happy we can continue to offer such a valuable service to our community.” Deanna Manley – Strong Fathers Program Director
Group sizes range from 8-12 men at a time and there is a rolling admission so participants can join at any time. Strong Fathers is focusing on serving Chatham and Orange counties primarily but may be able to serve surrounding counties as resources allow. Referrals can come from anyone within the community including the court system and social services, but men can also refer themselves. For questions please contact Deanna Manley at 984-500-4061 or at deannam@strongfathersprogram.org
To refer someone please click here and information about fees can be found here.