The Fatherhood Conference
what is the nc fatherhood conference?
The NC Fatherhood conference has been structured to provide fathers with resources that will benefit them as parents and as role models. We are expecting over 700 fathers, males who serve as father figures, practitioners, and community advocates from across the state of North Carolina. Conference workshops were selected based on topics considered critical towards the development of a healthy child and to successful parenting. We have included interactive workshops that will provide participants with tools and materials they can use at home, in schools, and throughout the community. As part of the day, attendees will have the opportunity to visit vendor booths with an overall wellness theme.
The Fatherhood Conference planning committee invites you to submit your request to participate in this 6th annual event with attendance estimated at upwards of 700.
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2021 Virtual Practitioner Summit
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2021 Strengthening Fatherhood Power Breakfast
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Garner Barbershop Creating a Buzz About Responsible Fatherhood
***Please note for Breakout Room 6 you will need the following: Tomatoes, cheese, olives, fresh herbs, pineapple, peppers, cooked chicken, cooked ham, onions, spinach
Annual events
barbershop buzz
Each year local barbershops volunteer to host discussions about the importance of fathers and the barriers and challenges to fatherhood in Wake County. This is an initiative that was started by President Obama in 2014 who believed that historically, neighborhood barbershops have served as hubs where men go to discuss issues in the community (family, politics, and health, money and life issues). He believed that peer education among men is critical in disseminating healthy information about fatherhood and the role of fathers in society.
Me & My DAD
This is a pre-conference activity that occurs the night before the NC Fatherhood Conference that encourages fathers to spend quality time with their children at an event that provides various engagement activities including Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Music) STEAM activities, food, ice cream station, DJ and various guest speakers.
POWER BREAKFAST
This is a pre-conference event that kick off the NC Fatherhood Conference that focuses on issues that impact fatherhood in North Carolina and public policy and other means of advocacy needed to respond to strengthening fathers in NC. Public policy makers, elected officials, community leaders and others are invited and attend to discuss and develop a plan of action.
Father of the year
The Father of the Year Essay gives a place for people to write about why they love their father or father-figure. This contest highlight the talents of expression through poetry, song, short essay, and more.
