Fathers are irreplaceable in the lives of their children. They contribute to their children’s safety and stability, and there is a direct link between positive father involvement and child well-being. Use this community engagement toolkit to recognize dads for all they do.
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Social Media Tip: It's more effective to post a message with a graphic.
Social Media Tip: It's more effective to post a message with a graphic.
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Follow these quick and easy steps to copy a message and post it along with one of the graphics from your computer.
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Fairfax County Department of Family Services’ Dads Parenting Classes focus on improving their self-awareness, self-care, parenting skills and relationship skills. These classes give dads the tools to be better parents. Check out Pocket Dad videos on these topics: https://bit.ly/DFS-FE-PDV #FatherhoodMonth
Take a class, refer a friend or check out online resources to improve parenting skills! The county and community prevention partners offer valuable supportive services for families including virtual parenting and fathering classes, parent support groups and online parenting videos. Learn more at http://bit.ly/DFS-CYF #FatherhoodMonth
Did you know that positive father-adolescent relationships are associated with more positive self-esteem, better academic performance, and fewer risky behaviors for teens as well as lower midlife stress for fathers? https://bit.ly/DFS-FE-PDV #FatherhoodMonth
Did you know that fathers are less likely than mothers to say they are doing a good job raising their kids? (Source PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS NOVEMBER 2012 GENDER AND GENERATIONS SURVEY). During Fatherhood Awareness Month, we are reminding you that our Dads Parenting Groups provide a judgment-free zone where dads can gain confidence in their parenting. Learn more https://bit.ly/DFS-FE #FatherhoodMonth
During Fatherhood Awareness Month, we recognize the important role fathers play in their children’s development and well-being, from birth through adulthood. For children, having an involved father increases the likelihood that they will experience positive education, health, self-esteem, and social outcomes. Check out our Community Engagement Toolkit, and join the conversation about Dads: http://bit.ly/DFS-FE-FAM-CET #FatherhoodMonth
Social Media Tip: It's more effective to post a message with a graphic.
Follow these quick and easy steps to download a file to your computer:
Follow these quick and easy steps to copy a message and post it along with one of the graphics from your computer.
Dads Parenting Classes focus on improving self-awareness, self-care, parenting skills and relationship skills. Check out these Pocket Dad videos for tips. https://bit.ly/DFS-FE-PDV #FatherhoodMonth
Dads, take a virtual parenting class, refer a friend or check out other online resources like videos to improve parenting skills and increase or maintain positive involvement with your children. https://bit.ly/DFS-FE #FatherhoodMonth
Did you know that positive father-adolescent relationships are associated with more positive self-esteem, better academic performance, and fewer risky behaviors for teens as well as lower midlife stress for fathers? https://bit.ly/DFS-FE-PDV #FatherhoodMonth
Fathers Matter! During #FatherhoodMonth, The Department of Family Services’ Father Engagement Unit shares how it helps with services and activities to enhance fathers’ parenting and fathering skills and promotes their importance. https://youtu.be/kqeG6dAvT50
