Learn more about our fatherhood initiatives, the people we help, the changes we’re working to make and the organizations making it possible.
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A Father's Place Announces Expansion into the Lowcountry
September 8, 2023
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Family (SCCFF) has announced that its primary partner on the coast, A Father’s Place, Inc. (AFP), will be expanding its responsible fatherhood programs into eight additional counties in the Lowcountry beginning October 1, 2023. Wallace Evans, Jr. serves as CEO of A Father’s Place.
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Governor Henry McMaster Issues Proclamation on Child Support Awareness
August 4, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that August is Child Support Awareness Month.
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SC Center for Fathers and Families Meets with SCDSS to Discuss Collaboration on Fatherhood
July 14, 2023
On July 14, 2023, the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families met with SC Department of Social Services at an event in Columbia to discuss fatherhood issues and how the two agencies can collaborate to assist dads throughout the state.
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Man 2 Man Ministry Receives Proclamation from Hartsville Mayor
July 12, 2023
Man 2 Man fatherhood ministry recently received a proclamation from Mayor Casey Hancock and the Hartsville City Council designating July as "Responsible Fatherhood" month.
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Save the Date! John Maxwell Leadership Conference Live2Lead in Columbia
July 11, 2023
Live2Lead is a global 1 Day Leadership and Personal Growth Conference created by John Maxwell Leadership and hosted here in Columbia, SC by Global Core Strategies and Consulting.
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Fatherhood Motivation: Martin Luther King, Jr.
July 6, 2023
“I think that my strong determination for justice comes from the very strong, dynamic personality of my father ... I have rarely ever met a person more fearless and courageous than my father.” Martin Luther King Jr. #becausefathersmatter
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Celebrating Freedom
July 3, 2023
Americans love to celebrate! And we as a people are all about celebrating those milestones in our nation’s history that have marked significant events in the life of our citizens. From the founding of our nation through declaration and revolution to the formation of our constitution, government, rights, and rulings that have shaped the landscape of our national influence around the world, Americans celebrate because of the confidence those events give to us throughout generations.
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SCCFF Celebrates A Father's Place Annual Building Futures Awards Gala
June 23, 2023
The 5th Annual Building Futures Awards were presented by A Father's Place (AFP), a fatherhood ministry headquartered in Conway, SC.
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Midlands Fatherhood Coalition's Daddy and Me 5K!
June 22, 2023
The Midlands Fatherhood Coalition's (MFC) Daddy & Me 5K, held last Saturday, was a resounding success in promoting father-child bonding during Father's Day weekend.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Man 2 Man Fatherhood Grant
June 21, 2023
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced on Tuesday that appropriations sponsored by members of the legislature will benefit Man 2 Man, a fatherhood initiative serving Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, and Marlboro counties. Man 2 Man is one of six fatherhood organizations working together in a coalition with the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families in Columbia to help fathers become better dads across the state.
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How Fathers Clear the Hurdles to Finish Well for Their Children
June 20, 2023
The Post and Courier published an article on Father’s Day titled “Dads still give fewer hours at home than moms. But they also get less,” which describes national and state initiatives focused on helping dads become better fathers.
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