The fatherhood initiative strives to improve the lives of children by having a healthy father or father figure actively participating in the child’s life.  Fathers can benefit by having training, interaction with other fathers, coordinated events scheduled with their child, and other activities that Head Start and Early Head Start (HS&EHS) can sponsor.  Fathers and father figures are an important component to a child’s life and are beneficial to a child and a healthy family.

 Why should you be involved?

First and foremost, because your children need you.
Every child needs a dad they can count on, and actively participating in your child's Head Start 0-5 Program will help you become the father your children need.

Second, there's a crisis at hand.
Father-absence affects about 27 million children in America, and it’s spreading. It’s linked to higher rates of poverty, failure in school, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, violent crime, depression, and ultimately a loss of hope. Your children are growing up in that culture, and they’re being affected—even if you’re an involved dad! If our culture continues on its current path, things will likely be much worse in all these areas for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You have an opportunity to make a difference in your child's life at the most critical time...early childhood!

Third, together, we can make a difference for coming generations.
As a father of a child participating in the Head Start 0-5 Program, you have an opportunity to impact your child's future. Become an active partner in your child's journey of early learning experiences in the Head Start 0-5 Program. The goal is to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of infants and toddlers.

We can't wait to share the adventure with you and your family!