Fathers Matter: Strengthening Families Together

Strong fathers build strong families.

The Fatherhood Initiative at The Children’s Center connects fathers and male caregivers to the people, resources, and opportunities that help families thrive.

Who Can 

Join

Our Approach
to Care

Our fatherhood engagement is centered on connection. We bring fathers together to learn through shared experiences, network, and receive direct access to resources and opportunities that support personal growth and family stability.

Programs and Events

Fatherhood Conversations

A casual monthly meeting for fathers to connect, exchange ideas, and gain practical tools that support everyday parenting and leadership at home.

Held every third Thursday of the month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Hunt Street Station and various locations.

March Dadness

A high-energy fatherhood event during the NCAA tournament season- built around our love for college basketball, conversation, and celebration of fatherhood, with direct access to community resources. Held annually in the month of March at the Ford Resource and Engagement Center.

Fatherhood Forum

A large-scale community gathering that brings fathers and community partners together to share resources, wisdom, and build connections.

Held annually in June in Wayne County, the location for 2026 will be released soon.

How to Get Involved

Connect with us to get involved! We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Why it Matters

Research consistently shows that children benefit when fathers are actively involved in their lives. A dad’s engagement is linked to stronger emotional development, improved behavior, and better academic outcomes for children.

By supporting fathers, we strengthen families and communities as a whole.