"As a FATHER has compassion on His children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him."
(Psalms 103:13 NIV)
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him."
(Psalms 103:13 NIV)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, twenty-four million(24,000,000) children in America(that's one out of three) live without their biological father in the home. Consequently, there is a "father factor" in nearly all the societal ills facing America today. Research shows when a child is raised a father-absent home; he or she is affected in the following ways:
Four(4) times greater risk of poverty.
Seven(7) times more likely to become pregnant as a teen.
Two(2) times more greater risk of infant mortality.
Two(2) times more likely to suffer from obesity.
Two(2) times more likely to drop out of High School.
More like to face abuse and neglect.
More likely to have behavioral problems.
More likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.
More likely to commit a crime
More likely to go to prison.
Four(4) times greater risk of poverty.
Seven(7) times more likely to become pregnant as a teen.
Two(2) times more greater risk of infant mortality.
Two(2) times more likely to suffer from obesity.
Two(2) times more likely to drop out of High School.
More like to face abuse and neglect.
More likely to have behavioral problems.
More likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.
More likely to commit a crime
More likely to go to prison.
Researchers have found that Dad's involvement in school, whether it's attending a conference or chaperoning a field trip, has a positive influence on their child's performance, even if they don't live with the child
I Am A D.A.D.(Dedicated, Accountable, Devoted), our certified Fatherhood/Male Involvement Initiative seeks to provide assistance to low-income and at-risk fathers in developing essential parenting skills need to become socially, emotionally and financially involved in the lives of their children and maintain healthy relationships, effectively parenting their children and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to support themselves and their families.
I Am A D.A.D. was designed for the soon-to-be fathers, new fathers, fathers re-entering society out of incarceration and chemical dependency, step-fathers, mentors and surrogates(Uncles, Big Brothers, older family members).
I Am A D.A.D. strives to meet the needs of non-custodial, unemployed and underemployed fathers. A major emphasis of the program is to enhance economic stability, through our job readiness/workforce development program; responsible parenting and healthy relationships and commitment to the well-being of their children and their families.
I Am A D.A.D. will support the growth and development of the five(5)
characteristics for a father:
Fathering Skills
Relationship Skills
Parenting Skills
Self-Awareness
Caring for One's Self
I Am A D.A.D. will also address topics, which will include:
Family History
Discipline
Co-Parenting
Showing Emotions
Anger Management
Communication Skills
I Am A D.A.D. was designed for the soon-to-be fathers, new fathers, fathers re-entering society out of incarceration and chemical dependency, step-fathers, mentors and surrogates(Uncles, Big Brothers, older family members).
I Am A D.A.D. strives to meet the needs of non-custodial, unemployed and underemployed fathers. A major emphasis of the program is to enhance economic stability, through our job readiness/workforce development program; responsible parenting and healthy relationships and commitment to the well-being of their children and their families.
I Am A D.A.D. will support the growth and development of the five(5)
characteristics for a father:
Fathering Skills
Relationship Skills
Parenting Skills
Self-Awareness
Caring for One's Self
I Am A D.A.D. will also address topics, which will include:
Family History
Discipline
Co-Parenting
Showing Emotions
Anger Management
Communication Skills
Fathers face a very unique challenge.
The staff of Simon Of Cyrene MInistries are committed to
serving and supporting the needs of fathers everywhere!!
The staff of Simon Of Cyrene MInistries are committed to
serving and supporting the needs of fathers everywhere!!
Be sure to watch for our annual events: The "TIE" Breaker(Fathers/Sons)
and
and
"Ties and Tiara's" (Daddy/Daughter Dance)
Our program is proudly recognized and certified by the National Fatherhood Initiative
