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Fatherhood Program

2010 Fatherhood Program Evaluation
This report provides a documentation of the achievements of the Fatherhood Program implemented by the Kanawha Institute for Social Research and Action (KISRA) as of 30 September 2010. It details the status of the 701 participants who were enrolled by the Program in the last four years, i.e., number and percentage who completed the Program, are currently active, left for positive reasons, dropped out for negative reasons, and dropped for unknown reasons.

The Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action, Inc. (KISRA) recently received funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (Grant: 90FR0012/01) for the KISRA Fatherhood Program.

Program Goals

To help non-custodial fathers in Kanawha and Cabell Counties to become more involved in their children’s lives.
To help unemployed and underemployed fathers in Kanawha and Cabell Counties achieve economic self-sufficiency by providing them with occupational and life skills training and supportive services, so that they can support and reconnect with their children.

Target Audience

Unemployed or underemployed non-custodial fathers are our primary target audience.

Key Program Components

Life Management:
Attitude • Responsibility • Communication • Decision Making/Problem Solving • Preparing for the Workplace

24/7 Dad:
Family of Origin • Masculinity • Understanding Yourself •Handling and Expressing Emotions • Physical and Mental Health • Fathering and Family Roles • Fathering and Culture • Discipline, Rewards, and Punishment • Expectations and Children’s Development • Balancing Work and Family• Getting Involved with Your Children

Job Readiness:
Get a “Good” job in less time • Identify your key skills • Define your “ideal job” • Utilizing the best job search methods • Improving your Interviewing Skills • Resume development & preparation •Job search correspondence • Strategies for success

Computers:
Introduction to Computers • Internet Basics • Microsoft Word • Using today’s technology to expand your job search

Money Management:
Bank On It • Borrowing Basics • Check It Out • Money Matters • Pay Yourself First • Keep It Safe • To Your Credit • Charge It Right • Loan To Own • Your Own Home

Job Placement:
Matching jobs to your abilities • Assistance with setting job goals • Job retention and advancement
Contact Persons

Carl Chadband
304.768.7900
Empowerment Center
131 Perkins Avenue
Dunbar, WV 25064