| What is the Northcoast Fatherhood Collaborative? |
Founded in 2007, the Northcoast Fatherhood Collaborative is the coordinated effort of people and
organizations that care about and are willing to take action to strengthen fatherhood in Northwest
Ohio. Collaborative membership consists of leaders from all sects, including fathers, fatherhood
programs, educational institutions, non-profit and faith-based organizations, businesses, health-care
providers and government agencies. (To Join the Fatherhood Collaborative - Click Here)
organizations that care about and are willing to take action to strengthen fatherhood in Northwest
Ohio. Collaborative membership consists of leaders from all sects, including fathers, fatherhood
programs, educational institutions, non-profit and faith-based organizations, businesses, health-care
providers and government agencies. (To Join the Fatherhood Collaborative - Click Here)
Our Mission:
Our Beliefs:
- Empowering fathers to make a difference in the lives of their children;
Our Beliefs:
- Children have the right to be raised by a responsible father and mother
- Fathers have the right and responsibility to parent their children
- Fathers and mothers deserve equal respect and consideration
- Responsible fatherhood requires the help of the whole community
| DAVID JUSTUS, NCFI Director: A father of three, with more than 10-years experience in health and human services / non- profit management, David Justus is the Program Director for the Northcoast Fatherhood Initiative. As a member of the Fatherhood Initiative steering Committee in Cleveland, Ohio, Justus was a part of the development of one of the State's most effective fatherhood efforts. His enthusiasm for fathers radiates as a motivational speaker and author. His most recent book "Become A Touchdown Dad" empowers parents to make a difference in the lives of their children. To contact David, call him during business hours at (419) 691-0576 ext 229 or email him at northcoastfathers@yahoo.com |
| MARK ROBINSON, NCFI Assistant Director: A husband and father of two, Mark Robinson graduated from Syracuse University with a Masters degree in Social Work. He designed, developed, and implemented a successful fatherhood program while working in Syracuse, NY before moving to Toledo in 2002. He is currently the assistant Director for the Northcoast Fatherhood Initiative, is serving on the OPNFF Board (Ohio Practitioner's Network for Fathers and Families and is the team captain of a local chapter of All Pro Dad which he has implemented at Lincoln Academy for Boys. Mark's passion for fathers shines through as his non-profit organization, RESTORE Inc, works to restore fathers back to the head of the family through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To contact Mark, call him or by email at marobisr@aol.com. |
| Northcoast Fatherhood Collaborative Meets the First Monday of the Month at St. V's Training Class Room from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. |
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| "Improving the Lives of Children, One Father at a Time" . NORTHCOAST FATHERHOOD COLLABORATIVE Member of the Ohio Practitioner's Network for Fathers and Families |
| CONTACT US: For more information about joining the collaborative, please contact us at Northcoast Fatherhood Collaborative, 27100 Oak Mead Dr, Suite 117, Perrysburg, OH 43551, by calling during business hours (419) 691-0576 ext 229, by email at northcoastfathers@yahoo.com |
| State of Fatherhood in Northwest Ohio |
Did you know that one out of every two children in our
community lives absent their mother, father or both?
FACT: Lucas County has 52,535 families with children
under 18. Statistics show, however, that of these
children, one out of every two has an absent father or
mother. Single mothers represent 31 percent, and two
growing populations are custodial fathers, which repres-
ent 10 percent and grandparents responsible for one or
more grandchildren, which represent 7 percent. Our county’s need for father-based programs is
significant as we suffer from glaring father absence and mother absence rates of 38 percent and
17 percent, respectively [http://factfinder.census.gov -Lucas County, Ohio].
The Northcoast Fatherhood Collaborative is asking, “What would happen if our community
worked together to combat father absence and increase responsible fatherhood?”
Imagine fathers that are positively engaged with their children. Research shows that these
children avoid risky behaviors, are more committed to their own personal health and success,
achieve higher levels of learning in school, and are better prepared to contribute to the good
health of their families. Poverty will be reduced when child support payments arrive on a
consistent basis, mothers are able to work, and resources for families are coordinated.
community lives absent their mother, father or both?
FACT: Lucas County has 52,535 families with children
under 18. Statistics show, however, that of these
children, one out of every two has an absent father or
mother. Single mothers represent 31 percent, and two
growing populations are custodial fathers, which repres-
ent 10 percent and grandparents responsible for one or
more grandchildren, which represent 7 percent. Our county’s need for father-based programs is
significant as we suffer from glaring father absence and mother absence rates of 38 percent and
17 percent, respectively [http://factfinder.census.gov -Lucas County, Ohio].
The Northcoast Fatherhood Collaborative is asking, “What would happen if our community
worked together to combat father absence and increase responsible fatherhood?”
Imagine fathers that are positively engaged with their children. Research shows that these
children avoid risky behaviors, are more committed to their own personal health and success,
achieve higher levels of learning in school, and are better prepared to contribute to the good
health of their families. Poverty will be reduced when child support payments arrive on a
consistent basis, mothers are able to work, and resources for families are coordinated.
| Help Support Responsible Fatherhood in Northwest Ohio |
| Don't Miss These Up Coming Special Events! |
June 20, 2009 Click Here for Details |
| DISCOVER WHY OVER 100 FATHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN HAVE ATTENDED A MONTHLY DADS CLUB MEETING! FUN, FOOD, and ACTIVITY! Click Here for Details! |
| HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 5,300 FATHERS! |
| Hurry, this event is limited to the first 100 fathers that register and turn in the release form! |