Focus on Fathers: Dads Supporting Dads

As a man, do you find it hard to know how to handle your emotions? D’Juan Diggs, Lead Parent Educator and alumnus of Focus on Fathers, joins us to discuss what men are commonly taught about expressing their feelings and how handling them in a healthy way can help dads strengthen relationships with their children.********************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/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.

Focus on Fathers is one of Public Health Management Corporation’s (PHMC) many programs that serve the Philadelphia region. Michael K. Pearson, PHMC’s former President & CEO, joins us as a special guest to discuss how Focus on Fathers advances the organization’s public health mission and its goal to serve not only individuals, but the entire family.********************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/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.

Fatherhood isn’t something you have to figure out alone – as the saying goes, it takes a village. Lamar Brennan, Assistant Director of Focus on Fathers, joins us to talk about the impact of the program’s community of dads and how it helps men challenge beliefs that hinder them on their parenting journey.  ********************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/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.

Did you know that men change when they become fathers, just as women do? Joel Austin, Founder, President & CEO of Daddy University, Inc., joins us to discuss the misconceptions society has about men entering fatherhood and how their role as dads starts before their children are born. **********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/focusonfathershpc**********Daddy University, Inc.’s mission is to provide fathers with the expert knowledge and resources they need to be the fathers they want to be for their children. Since 2004, Daddy University has educated fathers by providing information, services, advocacy, products, training and development. To learn more, visit https://www.daddyuniv.com/17yearanniversary/. **********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.

Sometimes the barriers men face on their fatherhood journey go beyond the parent-child relationship. Lynne Hammond, Parent Educator Program Coordinator with Focus on Fathers, explains her role in connecting men with supportive services and dives into how she teaches co-parents to work together in a healthy way.********************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.

Do you know what changes to expect in your child’s behavior as they grow? Clarence Iszard, Lead Facilitator with DadLab, breaks down the stages of children’s development and why it’s important for fathers to be involved from the very beginning.********************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.

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.