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Learn more about our fatherhood initiatives, the people we help, the changes we’re working to make and the organizations making it possible.

If you’re working on a story about fatherhood and families, our communications team is here to help. You’ll find news releases here.

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Center Responds to the Death of George Floyd

June 10, 2020

The Center has released a statement on the tragic death of George Floyd, another African American father whose passing leaves more fatherless children to find their own way through life.

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Father Focus: Eric Staley

May 29, 2020

A Lowcountry dad learns about himself and how to build healthy relationships.

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Father Focus: Thomas Mayfield

May 8, 2020

A Georgetown father finds a new map to follow.

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Adapting to Serve

May 8, 2020

Technology, creativity and compassion are keeping us connected to those we serve during this time of isolation.

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Lancaster Fatherhood Project Changes Name

May 8, 2020

New Name, Same Service

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Father Focus: Devin Bartos

April 13, 2020

A father finds his way back to his son and a new life.

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2019 Impact Report

April 13, 2020

2019 Impact Report

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Fathers Matter - Staying Connected to Those We Serve

April 12, 2020

Read the latest update on the many ways the Center and local fatherhood organizations are staying connected during the health crisis.

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Father Focus: George Johnson

November 4, 2019

George Johnson is an officer with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office and father of three. He was frustrated with struggling to gain visitation to see his daughter who lives 16 hours away in another state. There were communication problems between Johnson and the mother of this child and the expense to make such a long trip regularly limited his opportunities to figure out the steps he needed to take to improve his relationship with her and his family.

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Littlejohn Keynote Speaker at Kentucky Fatherhood Summit

November 4, 2019

President Pat Littlejohn was invited to be a keynote speaker at the 2019 Kentucky Fatherhood Summit held Friday, September 27th in Lexington, KY. The summit, sponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services, presented a collaborative opportunity for social service professionals, legislators, law enforcement agencies, academicians, grassroots non-profits, and faith-based organizations to focus on pathways to influencing the future of fatherhood in Kentucky.

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2nd Annual Reel Connection Makes Splash for Fatherhood

October 30, 2019

In early October, Bassmaster Davy Hite left the boat ramp at Dreher Island State Park with this year’s father and son fishing team Nic Via and son Angelo who entered the 2019 Reel Connection Campaign in June. Their names were randomly selected from all who entered, and they were contacted with the good news on Father’s Day.

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Elected Leaders Breakfasts Held Statewide

October 30, 2019

Since mid-September, the Center and all affiliated fatherhood organizations across the state have hosted one or more Elected Leaders Breakfasts to thank city, county and state elected officials for their sustaining support of fathers and fatherhood programs.

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