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Parenting Programs
Healthy Marriage and Fatherhood LogoProud Father and Proud Parents Programs
The Proud Fathers and Proud Parents programs are a part of DHS's Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Initiatives. These programs focus on the father-child relationship development through a "nurturing" parenting style as opposed to a "fear-based" parenting style.

• Fathers' Perception of Bias in Michigan's Family Courts PDF icon
The Winter 2009 edition of the Michigan Child Welfare Law Journal contains an article written by the Honorable Jon A. Van Allsburg of Michigan's 20th Circuit Court on the Michigan Fatherhood Policy Forum. The article begins on Page 27.

• Dad Tips
It's easy to be a good dad with these simple tips.

Dad and child in sillouetteOutcomes and Evaluation
Participants give high marks to the programs and facilitators.

Program Providers

• Capital Area Community Services
Serving Clinton, Ingham, Eaton, Shiawasee, Ionia, Gratiot, Montcalm and Isabella counties.

• Community Action Agency
Serving Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties.

• Detroit Parent Network
Serving Wayne County.

• Don Bosco Hall
Serving Wayne County.

• Family and Children's Services
Serving Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties.

• Genesee Intermediate School District
Serving Genesee, Lapper and Tuscola counties.

• St. Vincent Catholic Charities
Serving Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties.

• Salvation Army Booth Family Services
Serving Kent and Newaygo counties.

• Spectrum Child and Family Services
Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties.

• Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
Serving Washtenaw County.

• United Methodist Community House
Serving Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Allegan and Barry counties.

• Women's Resource Center of Livingston County
Serving Livingston County.

More Community Resources

• National Fatherhood Initiative
Founded in 1994, the National Fatherhood Initiative was created to ensure that every child has the love and support of an involved, responsible and committed father.

• Michigan Fatherhood Coalition
The Michigan Fatherhood Coalition is committed to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of children growing up with nurturing and committed fathers. MFC assists practitioners working in the human services field to more effectively work with fathers to help them become better parents with thriving children.

• Dictionary For Dad Web Site
Find more resources to stay involved in your child's life.

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