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.
Working Through COVID-19
June 17, 2020
The Center and its fatherhood organizations find ways to keep services for fathers on track in the new norm of COVID-19.
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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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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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Father Focus: Devin Bartos
April 13, 2020
A father finds his way back to his son and a new life.
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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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