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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DSS Offers New Text to Connect Feature
September 1, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has partnered with the United Way Association of South Carolina to launch a new texting feature that conveniently connects families and individuals to DSS resources through mobile devices.
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In the News
September 1, 2022
Recent studies show that it costs $300,000 to raise a child. Help fathers today to find the tools that they need to be able to support their children and thrive through programing in career assessment and financial literacy. Our Employability Mobility Bootcamp connects fathers every day with career path plans! Recent studies show that it costs $300,000 to raise a child. Find out how YOU can make a difference today that will impact generations to come!
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Father365 Spotlight
September 1, 2022
Join one of our local organizations where you live as they shine a spotlight on fatherhood with a mini video premier featuring their participants and partners!
Read MoreFatherhood Focus - Clarence Gibson, Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
September 1, 2022
This month's Fatherhood Focus Story features Clarence Gibson. Here's more about his story and how Midlands Fatherhood Coalition has helped to better his life.
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Letter From The President
August 5, 2022
Happy Fathers’ Day! I am proud to build on the solid foundation that Pat Littlejohn, the team, and our six local organizations have established over the last 20 years. They have set a high standard for others to follow.
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Center Receives $75,000 Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
August 5, 2022
The Center is excited to announce a receipt of a $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation. Established in 1980 by Leon Levine (Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.).
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Center Receives $10,000 Grant from DreamBee Foundation
August 5, 2022
“The DreamBee Foundation is excited to partner with the Center. We are impressed with the work that has been done with this program, and the work that will continue to be done with these promising juniors and seniors,” said Charlene Keys Bowen, Founder of the foundation. “
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Statewide Engagement
August 5, 2022
Here is what our local organizations have been and what's coming!
Read MoreFatherhood Focus Story: Robert Medina, Father to Father, Inc.
August 5, 2022
Mr. Medina came to Father to Father newly divorced and just beginning to navigate visitation with his two daughters, as well as the child support system. He was struggling with the amount he was ordered to pay in child support, which was a substantial percentage of his income. At the time, Mr. Medina was seeing his daughters regularly through his visitation order, but his time with them was never enough.
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Governor Proclaims June 2022 as Fathers Matter Month, Honors SCCFF for 20 Years of Impact
June 16, 2022
The Center was honored June 1 at the State House as Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed June 2022 to be Fathers Matter Month.
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Pat Littlejohn Presented with the Order of the Palmetto
June 16, 2022
We are proud to announce that during the press conference on June 1, our retiring president, Pat Littlejohn, was also surprised with the Order of the Palmetto.
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SC Bar Association Awards SCCFF with $60,000 Grant
June 16, 2022
We are excited to announce that the South Carolina Bar Association has awarded the Center with a $60,000 grant for the coming fiscal year that will be used to support the Jobs Not Jail program.
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