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THE FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
1911 North Taylor 63113
314/652-7421 or 314/535-0017
A six-week intensive program, which meets for several hours daily, helps men learn how to engage with their children in positive ways and take on the responsibilities of fatherhood. The program also provides education on job search and interviewing skills, healthy behaviors and lifestyles, anger management, life skills, money management, substance abuse, parenting, and violence prevention. In addition, the men are able to get a physical exam and routine health care. Upon graduation, participants receive a $300 stipend to be applied to child support. Also includes legal services.
The Father Initiative Apartment Program offers housing to qualified single men. Contact Denis or Tyrone at the above phone numbers for more information.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES
www.neighborhoodhouses.org
Call for times and information about “Connecting Fathers and Children” and their many other programs.
CAROLINE MISSION
2828 Caroline 63104
314/773-1107
ST. JAMES CENTER
1455 E. College 63107
314/261-2220
DIGNITY HOUSE
812 Union Blvd. 63108
314/367-0450
www.fatherhood.org/insideoutdad
A national program that works to develop strong relationships between fathers who have been incarcerated and their children. Check this website for ideas and resources.
PARENTS’ FAIR SHARE
1-800-859-7999
www.ded.mo.gov/wfd
www.missouricareersource.com
If you have an active child support case, this program offers GED and vocational classes, job search skills, transportation, and other assistance to improve child-parent relations.
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