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Season 6, Episode #51 – Fatherhood EFFECT

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Season 6, Episode #51 - Fatherhood EFFECT
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Guest Hosts: Joshua Williams (Program Coordinator, Fatherhood EFFECT) and Ernie Agbobock (Parent Educator, Fatherhood EFFECT) with DePelchin Children’s Center in Houston, Texas.  

Summary: 

In this episode we visit Ernie and Joshua to discuss their work as parent educators and fatherhood specialists at DePelchin Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services and parenting education programs. Listen in to learn more about the support this programming provides parents navigating stress/trauma, the child welfare system, foster and adoptive families, and ongoing prevention services. They emphasize the importance of father-friendly programs and the need for men to have a safe space to express themselves and learn from other fathers. They also discuss common concerns among the dads they work with, such as child support, access to their children, and co-parenting. Ernie and Joshua highlight the benefits of the program, including the support and brotherhood it provides, and encourage dads to get involved and take advantage of the resources available. 

Keywords:   

parenting, fatherhood, support, counseling, education, child welfare, father-friendly, co-parenting, mental health, mentorship 

Initiatives Featured in this episode:  

Community Resource & Parental Support 

Takeaways:  

  • DePelchin is a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services and parenting education programs for families. 
  • The program at DePelchin focuses on supporting fathers and creating a safe space for them to express themselves and learn from other fathers. 
  • Common concerns among the dads in the program include child support, access to their children, and co-parenting. 
  • The program offers support, brotherhood, and resources to help fathers improve their lives and their relationships with their children. 
  • DePelchin is working on building a strong coalition and mentorship program to further support fathers and advocate for their needs. 

 

Key Websites: 

DePelchin Children’s Center: https://www.depelchin.org 

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