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Building Stronger Families, Starting with Dad
The Rising Ground Fatherhood Initiative Shows Dads Matter!
Research shows that dads play a big role in helping children thrive, even if he doesn't live with his children. On July 1st, 2017, Rising Ground began to work with 200 non-custodial fathers to reconnect with their children. It's part of the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development's Fatherhood Initiative.
"We'll work out an individualized plan to give each father the tools and capacity to build a healthy, nurturing relationship with his children," explains Nancy Hruska, Senior Director Program Development. "We'll help dads set personal goals for success and work with our community partners to connect these men to needed benefits. With the proper support, these dads can be a positive force in their children's lives."