Public Policy and Advocacy

"Affecting systemic change across South Carolina"

Public policy and advocacy is at the heart of affecting policy change in American government. If we are to give fathers that are interested in doing the right thing the opportunity they deserve, we need to work toward developing a public policy environment that allows them to do so. The focal point of this initiative will be to work with state policy makers and advocates related to identifying and addressing policy issues in the State of South Carolina that are not friendly toward fathers and families.

Outcome Strategy:

Build on Best Practices around the country to reduce public policy barriers within the state that may prevent fathers from building strong relationships with their families.

Headlines

  January 7, 2008
Congressman Clyburn visits Father to Father Project
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-6) visits Father to Father Project Inc. in North Charleston, on January 3, the anniversary of his swearing in as House Majority Whip.

  July 1, 2007
Center is awarded Duke Endowment Grant
The Duke Endowment has awarded the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families a $600,000 grant to be given over the course of the next three years.

  January 12, 2007
Center Receives $2.5 Million Grant
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families is slated to receive a nearly $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to promote responsible fatherhood.

Happenings

  December 5, 2007
Christmas Luncheon
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families hosted the annual Fatherhood and Families Christmas Celebration on December 3.