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FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE, Inc

FatherHood Initiative is dedicated to addressing and solving the growing challenge of fatherlessness in our world. Our mission is to repair and enhance father-child relationships through proactive community service and engagement. We understand the critical role that fathers play in the emotional, social, and intellectual development of their children. Our organization creates opportunities for fathers and their children to come together in shared community projects, fostering a nurturing and understanding bond between them. Through these activities, we aim not only to heal existing relationships but also to prevent future instances of fatherlessness by equipping fathers with the skills and confidence they need to be actively involved in their children's lives. We believe that by strengthening these bonds, we can build stronger families and, in turn, a more resilient and connected society, directly combating the issue of fatherlessness and its associated challenges.

Impact of Fatherless Homes

OUR WHY... When a Father is absent in the home...

90%

of homeless & runaway children come from fatherless homes.

71%

of high school dropouts come from fatherless homes.

63%

of youth suicides come from fatherless homes.

85%

of youths in prison come from fatherless homes.

39%

of students in the United States, from the first grade to their senior year of high school, do not have a father at home. Children without a father are 4 times more likely to be living in poverty than children with their father.

24.7 million

children in the united states live in a home where their biological father is not present. (1 in 3 children)

100%

of girls who live in a fatherless home have a higher risk of obesity than girls who have their father present.

4x

Teen girls from fatherless homes are 4x more likely to become mothers before the age of 20.

Our Commitment

We are comitted to solving by...

Mentorship

We acknowledge becoming a father can be one of the most exciting and scary things we do as men. We have a community of fathers ready to help mentor new fathers to reduce fear, and help set them up for success.

Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

Community Service

Through community service opportunities, fathers and their children can serve together, helping the bond between them, while learning a servant heart.

1 Peter 4:10
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."

Focus On Christ

We believe in focusing on Christ to lead our mission. Everything we do will be done for Christ.

Colossians 3:23
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters"

Serve Together

We believe in working together to solve the challenging problems in the world. Through our mission we are looking to tackle one of the worlds largest challenges.

Ecclesiastes 4:9
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:"

Our Board of Directors

Robert Stein

President

Keith Brennan

Vice President

Derek Blackmer

Secretary

Rosemary Batanjski

Treasurer

Office: Warren, Michigan

Call 586-519-1212

Site: www.fathersinitiative.org

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