January 19, 2024

Fathers & Families Center builds strong fathers to strengthen families

Walking with Moms is a monthly feature highlighting organizations that help—and need support in helping—expecting and parenting mothers in need in central and southern Indiana.

Fathers & Families Center
2835 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-921-5935

Services: Every child deserves a chance to succeed, the chance to live a safe, happy, and healthy life. Fathers and Families Center strengthens families and communities so they can provide that chance. The organization helps fathers and expectant fathers develop the skills they need to be engaged and involved dads, providers and citizens. This includes helping participants get their High School Equivalency diploma; getting them job-ready and providing employment training; and offering referral services.

Its flagship program is the Strong Fathers class. This three-week course is offered monthly from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is designed to provide essential fatherhood/parenting skills, job readiness preparation and more.

Its Strengthening Families program works with participants and their girlfriends, partners or spouses to develop a plan for the future through Woman Empowerment and Couples Sessions.

Items needed: Gently used (cleaned and pressed, please) men’s clothes delivered directly to the center so participants can be ready for job interviews.

Financial donations: Donate online at fathersandfamiliescenter.org or make checks payable to Fathers & Families Center and send to the address at the beginning of this feature. †

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