Programs for Fathers
Dads as Parents, Partners, Providers
This comprehensive initiative consists of three programs targeted at helping dads find support and education in their efforts to be a better...
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parent
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partner
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provider for their family.
Responsible Parenting - Offered through the VNA Family Room, this program teaches characteristics that comprise an involved, responsible and committed dad:
- Self-awareness
- Caring for self
- Fathering skills
- Parenting skills
- Relationship skills
The next session runs April 16-June 4 from 3:00-5:00 pm
Food and childcare are provided
This program is offered through the VNA Family Room, 20 Allen Street, Burlington
Healthy Relationship/Marriage - This program helps dads improve their relationship with their child's mother/partner. Sessions include:
- Communication skills
- Empathy development
- Conflict resolution
- Stress and anger management
- Functioning as a co-parenting team
- Identifying emotionaal hot buttons that distress a partner
The next session runs May 8-June 26 from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Food and childcare are provided
This program is offered through the HowardCenter, 1138 Pine Street, Burlington
Comprehensive Employment Services - This program offered through Vermont Adult Learning helps dads design an individualized work readiness plan that may include options such as:
- Education/training
- A career interest inventory
- Pre-employment readiness classes
- An internship
- Earning a WorkKeys certificate
This program is offered through Vermont Adult Learning, 29 Church Street, Burlington
Funding for this project is provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant # 90FK0013.
For more information about Dads as Parents, Partners and Providers, please contact:
Victoria Priganc, Grant Project Manager
priganc@vnacares.org
(802) 860-4499x5141
F.A.C.T. Groups
The VNA Fathers and Children Together (F.A.C.T.) programs are designed for fathers or men in the fathering role and their children, aged birth to 5 years old. These programs offer an opportunity for dads to meet other dads and their children.
The program allows dads and kids to spend time together. The program consists of:
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fun activities
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parent education and support
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Opportunity to enjoy a family meal
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Experienced child care staff who will support children in their play.
The FACT program is based in Burlington, VT.
Any questions about our F.A.C.T. program? Check our answers to some frequently asked questions here.
Fatherhood Tip Sheets
Click on links below to download a pdf of one of our Fatherhood tip sheets.
Dads, Kids & Reading
Discipline and Dads
Money Sense
Kids and Chores
Kids and Holiday Stress
Kids and Screen Time
Balancing Work and Being a Dad
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in writing or discussion, are those of the authors of the written material, or of program staff, and do not necessarily reflect the view of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
All of these services above are free to the community and are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion.
For more information about all of our Dads programs, please contact:
Josh Edelbaum
VNA F.A.C.T. Coordinator
(802) 860-4420
edelbaum@vnacares.org