According to research, children whose fathers are engaged in their learning and speak with them frequently have greater academic success. Recognizing the impact a father has on the life of a child, the Y’s Early Learning Program began the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force. Today you’ll meet Isaac White who heads up the initiative and shares the powerful ways they are setting up dads for success.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[02:32] What motivated Isaac and the Y’s Early Learning Team to found the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force and what are the main goals of the program?
[04:30] How the Fatherhood Initiative sets the fathers in their program up for success.
[07:15] Isaac shares how the Y team has helped make the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force happen.
[08:30] Robert reflects on his experience in a similar initiative.
[15:00] Isaac shares how working with the Warrick Dunn Foundation has impacted the program.
[18:45] What are the long term aspirations for the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force?
[21:00] How can Y members get involved with the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force or the Early Learning Program?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Statistics show that children that have a supportive and active father in a household have a higher social competence and better peer relationships. Also, children whose fathers are engaged in their learning and speak with them frequently perform better in school.
Creating a supportive environment for fathers to learn and grow as involved parents has been crucial to the success of the Task Force community!
Isaac believes that creating fun and memorable experiences for families is just as important as the education and community that the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force provides for its members. Memories that last a lifetime are priceless.
RESOURCE LINKS:
YMCA Atlanta Membership - Website
Airacobra Development - Website
