June 2007

Father involvement on the rise

United Way of King County knows that a father has tremendous influence on a child's life, and we want to ensure that we’re doing all we can to support them.

One of the ways that we’re supporting dads is by investing in programs such as Parent Trust’s Conscious Fathering Program, which offers classes for expectant and new fathers, among other things. The program’s founder and coordinator, Bernie Dorsey, says that the best thing a father can do for his children is to equip himself for the role. “Men must become scholarly in their preparation for fatherhood. They must be intent on learning the skills they need to parent in partnership with mom,” he says.  

United Way of King County’s own president and CEO, Jon Fine, voluntarily took a three-year hiatus from a successful career as a banker to stay at home with his kids. “I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend quality time with my kids. I benefited enormously from the experience, and so did my whole family,” he says.

National data shows that father involvement is on the rise, and when dads remain actively involved in their kids’ lives, those children are healthier, do better in school, are less likely to commit crimes, and are less likely to have emotional or behavioral problems.

Father’s Day is June 17. Visit our Web site to learn more about the latest trends and research on fathering, to find parenting tips just for dads, and to find out how United Way of King County is supporting dads and kids in our community.

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