Step 1: Fathers Initiative (Sign Up)

*In part funded by Orange County of Central Florida

SIGN UP HERE!

Step 2: Speak with Case Manager

(Complete the pre-survey process so we can immediately help remove your barrier)

Pre-Survey Questions (this will allow us to immediately remove any barriers you face)

Step 3: Education and Growth

(an asset to each father in the program is to know and to prove you have grown)

Wefam Fathers *PRE-TEST*

WeFam Fathers *POST -TEST*

Program SURVEY *(please enter)*

About Father’s Initiative

*All additions in RED, are the addendum to this curriculum due to COVID-19 limitations. WeFam United does plan to incorporate its in-person curriculum when permission is granted and such operations are deemed safe).

WeFam United is proud to present the inaugural year of our Father’s Initiative. This yearlong program focuses on turning the hearts of fathers back to stronger and healthier relationships with their children and community youth. Fathers in this program can seek assistance with legal help, job placement, social services as well as medical and mental health barriers. In order to remain a participant, fathers will be required to attend weekly group meetings, check-in independently throughout the week and participate in our monthly “Father’s Day” (Fathers Day TBD due to pandemic). This program will begin with a focal group of about ten men per eight week session. The program in its entirety is designed to remove barriers for each father and encourage them towards healthy relationships with their kids, families, and communities.

Disclaimers (For All Fathers)

Before we get you started on your path towards gaining (or regaining) and building a better relationship with your child or children, there are some items that we will need for you to address first, before we can assist you in providing our services. Below you will find links to pages and/or documents you will need to either review and/or fill out before you can move forward into our Father’s Initiative Curriculum.

Sign up for the WeFam Father’s Initiative Program located at the top of the page.
After signing up, complete the WeFam Father’s Initiative Pre-Survey below the sign-up form.
Review the free Legal Services being offered by Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA).
Review additional free Legal Services being offered by Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA)
Review this 2020 Percentage Poverty Tool.
Complete the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA) Fellowship Pro Bono Application. Once you’ve completed the application on your browser, save it to your computer (or a flash drive if necessary), and email it to us at wefamunited@gmail.com.

Feel free to contact us at wefamunited@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Sessions (Curriculum)

Each session will be held for a period of two months with weekly in-person meetings (Zoom for Business meetings). Our sessions are designed to target a number of fathers that share similarities in issue (i.e. Session One - Legal Aid; Session Two - Interpersonal Skill Building, etc). Although we focus our support in one specific area in an effort to thoroughly track improvement, fathers are always encouraged to bring forth any issues while in our program.

Weekly meetings will be conducted by our mentors for the duration of the eight weeks and will last from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Thursdays. Meetings will consist of both activities and lectures that will meet the needs of each father. Below is the curriculum in which we plan to accomplish this goal:

Week 1

Fathers will have their Pre-Survey analyzed (45 min). Introduction to Staff (15 min). Group Conversation (30 min). (Ice Break with Coordinator, Program, and Self – Awareness for the Fathers).

Week 2

15-20-minute Video Demo of the Importance of Fatherhood in our homes and community. Group Conversation - Dad To Dad Mentoring (Brotherhood approach). (Self – Awareness for the Fathers)

Week 3

Direct Service providers for Fathers' needs gathered from survey review (Lawyer, Spiritual, Financia, etc.). Q/A (15 min). Group Conversation (15 min). (Self-Care of Physical/Mental/Emotional well-being of Fathers).

Week 4

Fathers confirm kids that will attend “Father's Day Sunday.” Walk thru of Sunday Event. Group Conversation (30 min). Dad-to-Dad Mentoring (30 min). (Self-Care of Physical/Mental/Emotional well-being of Fathers).

*Father's Day Sunday

Food & Beverages (non-alcoholic). Sports. Skilled Play (Piano, Drums, Gardening, etc.). Music (clean). Free time of family and community coming together in support of these Fathers and kids (the support will be more about “presence” for the sake of keeping father morale high/strong, but support and motivation will be felt). (TBD based on governmental timelines of permission and health guidelines).

Week 5

Direct Service providers for Fathers. Group Conversation (30 min). Dad-to-Dad Mentoring (30 min). (Fathering Skills =- The Importance of Fatherhood/ Develop Fatherly skills).

Week 6

Direct Service providers for Fathers. Group Conversation (30 min). Dad-to-Dad mentoring (30 min). (Relationship with child (Healthy Disciplines, Father as nurturer, Call in Weekly).

Week 7

Group Conversation (30 min). Dad-to-Dad Mentoring (30 min). Post Survey (45 min). (Relationship Skills - Communicate with the other guardian as effective as possible).

Week 8

Fathers confirm kids that will attend “Father's Day Sunday”. Walk thru of Sunday Event. Post Survey Review (45 min). Testimonials from Fathers (30 min). Group Conversation (15 min). (Relationship Skills - Communicate with the other guardian as effective as possible).

Off Days, Holidays, and Unit Hour Breakdown

[4 Weeks Off] Christmas - Thanksgiving - First Week of School - Spring Break for Kids
[Off Days] Birthdays - Kids Birthdays - Special Occasion for kids
[Unit Hour break down/week + Fathers Day] (Sessions 2.0 hours). Fathers Day (6.0 Hours). Follow Up calls each week (2.0 hours). Prep Work, Job Search, Strategic Planning, Reviews, etc. (6.0-10.0 hours)

*“Father’s Day”

On the last Sunday of every month our “Father’s Day Sunday” will be held. This is a day where the fathers will come together for an afternoon with their kids, family, and community. It will be an enjoyable experience as well as a-breathe-of-fresh-air for the fathers to be in the midst of sports, music, food, laughter, and fun.

(TBD based on governmental timelines of permission and health guidelines)

Independent Check-Ins

Once a week our fathers are required to check-in independently. The fathers will have contact with the WeFam Team to ensure that focus to meet each outcome for the fathers is accomplished

Dad-to-Dad Mentoring

Fathers meet in a round table setting. They discuss life, family, business, opportunity, victorious wins, and all positive dialog that may create partnerships or direct help to another father’s barrier.

(TBD based on governmental timelines of permission and health guidelines – electronic discussions will be held via Zoom for Business)

Grievance Policy

Confidentiality Agreement

Acknowledgement of All Services

HIPPA POLICY

WeFam FATHERS INITIATIVE