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Engaging Fathers: A Broad Spectrum Look at the 'Why' and the 'How'
This conference is presented by the Fatherhood Collaborative Advisory Board of San Mateo County, and sponsored by the County, numerous government departments and local non-profits. Four hours of continuing education credits will be granted for physicians, nurses, and therapists (LCSWs and MFTs). For more information about Continuing Education credits, please see the conference flyer at www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org
This is a full-day conference, in Redwood City California, for up to 125 participants. Distinguished keynote speakers will offer insights into the importance of father involvement, and techniques for engaging fathers. A series of eight break-out groups will expand on and reinforce the keynote teachings. Each participant will be able to attend two break-outs. Confirmed breakouts are:
AM Break-outs:
a)Roles of Fathers in Non- traditional Families
b)Fathers Whove Never Had Dads
c)Needs of Fathers at Different Ages
d) Attachment Theory for Fathers
PM Breakouts
e)Connecting Fathers with Kids after Separation / Absence
f)How Mothers Can Facilitate Father-Engagement
f)Achieving Buy-in from Dads for Non-mandated Services
g)How to Create a Father-Friendly Agency
Objectives of the conference include:
a)learning methods and strategies for interventions with couples;
b) development of strategies for working with fathers;
c) consideration of methods for working with mothers to enhance fathers' involvement.
If you are purchasing tickets for others, please indicate the names of those who will actually be attending, so that we can prepare accurate sign-in sheets. If you do not have that information yet, please make sure to email the names of attendees to the Fatherhood Collaborative by January 22, 2010.
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LocationSan Mateo County Office of Education
101 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065-1064
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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