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FatherhoodServices

Any Man Can be a Father But it Takes a Special Person

to be a Dad

CHAUTAUQUA OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

A caring father can produce a profound and positive impact on the life of his child simply by being involved.

North County10825 Bennett RoadDunkirk, NY 14048

716.366.8176

South County402 Chandler St.

Jamestown, NY 14701716.661.9430

“COI is leading the fight against poverty by mobilizing resources

and creating partnerships to promote empowerment,

economic independence, and opportunity.

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.www.chautauquaopportunities.com

Participants Will:

Participate in activities with children to encourage •quality timeParticipate in Dedicated Dad: fun events organized •for and by Dads/significant males to spend time with their children and network with other Dads/signifi-cant males. Receive assistance with employment barriers•Receive assistance with court barriers•Form linkages with other parents to build support •networks and encourage new friendshipsHave mentoring opportunities to get involved with •children in the communityLearn how to communicate and co-parent to sustain •household happiness and life stabilityHave access to intensive therapy for couples in a safe •environmentReceive budgeting and financial planning help•Build skills to work with schools and parents•

Please call a COI

navigator at

(716) 661-9430 or

(716) 366-3333

or e-mail

info@chautopp.org for

more information.

Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommen-dations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion.

Pathways to Responsible Fatherhood Services Make Positive Changes in Your Life!

More Responsible Parenting Healthier Relationships Economic Stability

Fathers matter in the lives of children. A caring father can produce a profound and positive impact on the life of his child simply by being involved.

Participants in Fatherhood Services have access to many supports and opportunities to achieve personal and family goals.

Want to Get Involved?Please call a

Chautauqua Opportunities Navigator at (716) 661-9430 or (716) 366-3333 or email info@chautopp.org for more information.

What the Research Proves...

Research shows that even very young children who have experienced high father involvement show an increase in curiosity and in problem solving capacity.

High involvement at the early childhood level, such as how often they read, tell stories and play with their children contribute to language and literacy development and give them information and knowledge about people, places and things.

When non-custodial fathers are highly involved with their children’s learning, the children are more likely to get As at all grade levels.

When fathers are involved in the lives of their children, especially their education, their children learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior. Even when fathers do not share a home with their children, their active involvement can have a lasting and positive impact.

Source: Fatherhood.gov

This service encourages fathers to spend positive and quality time with their children and support the positive involvement of both parents, emphasizing team parenting.

Parents are encouraged to build healthy and respectful relationships, resolve conflicts, agree on child-rearing practices, and resolve issues. This is important to the healthy development of children and increases their chances of having a safe and happy childhood helping them to become responsible, mature adults.

Fathers are encouraged to take on leadership roles by building on their strengths and increasing their connections to the community.