Focus on Fathers: Dads Supporting Dads

Larry Woody found himself in a difficult custody situation when his son was three years old. Three decades later, he shares his experience navigating the family court system and describes how it shaped the way he guides other fathers through their own custody journeys.********************Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources. Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠. Follow UsFacebook: ⁠facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPC⁠Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/focusonfathershpc⁠This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Why is it often hard for men to talk about mental health? Damali Austin, a licensed professional counselor with PHMC Health, joins us to share insights about men’s challenges with vulnerability, why ego can be a hindrance to our mental and emotional well-being, and more. ********************Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 yearsand older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources. Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit focusonfathers.phmc.org.Follow UsFacebook: facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPCInstagram: instagram.com/focusonfathershpc********************PHMC Health provides comprehensive and patient-centered health services to more than 18,000 adults, children and families annually through five Federally Qualified Health Centers and in ten shelters across Philadelphia. To learn more, visit phmchealth.phmc.org.  ********************This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Malachi Armstrong experienced homelessness, unemployment and other life challenges prior to becoming a father. Now an alumnus of Focus on Fathers and currently working in anti-gun violence and workforce development, he joins us to share how his experience with our community inspired him to raise the bar for himself as a man and father.********************Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources. Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit focusonfathers.phmc.org.Follow UsFacebook: facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPCInstagram: instagram.com/focusonfathershpcThis podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Who is Focus on Fathers? Larry Woody, a longtime leader of the team, and Hakim Smith, our current Program Coordinator, dive into how Focus on Fathers has walked alongside Philadelphia dads over the last two decades, as well as the keys to the program’s lasting relevance. ********************Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources. Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit focusonfathers.phmc.org. Follow UsFacebook: facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPCInstagram: instagram.com/focusonfathershpcThis podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.