Center for Urban Families “Including Fathers in the Work We Do with Families”

CFUF Presenters:James Worthy, Director of Responsible Fatherhood

James Worthy, Dir. Responsible Fatherhood• Responsible Parenting • Engagement of NCPs• Child Support • Fatherhood • Group Facilitation • Client Recruitment & Retention• Street Outreach

CFUF Presentation Team

The Center for Urban Families work with fathers pre-dates the organization. This work was rooted in the founder’s own personal story. He envisioned a community where children would have access to both parents. This passion fuels the organization nationally recognized Responsible Fatherhood program!

October 2009 – We brought all of our services under one roof!

Founded in 1998 Central to CFUF’s mission is the belief that

men—the most disconnected and underserved citizens in urban communities—who connect with women, their children, and the workplace are key to the restoration of stability and optimism.

We have provided services for over 15,000 individuals, the majority of whom are employed, productive citizens passing their skills on to the next generation.

We have the model, the expertise, the commitment, the passion, and the ability to change the lives of thousands in Baltimore.

Our work falls into both the direct service and policy advocacy arenas.

Our organizational goal is to assist individuals in regaining the personal power needed to benefit their families and communities by:

Striving to create self sufficient ‐men, women, and families by connecting fathers to their children;

Creating opportunities for economic and financial security through work; and,

Supporting the strengthening of Baltimore families.

Responsible Fatherhood - helps fathers to reconnect with their families, find employment, resolve child support issues, overcome addiction, and learn parenting skills.

Client Demographics:

Criminal History. Over 63% have been convicted of either a felony and/or misdemeanor; 25% are on parole or probation at time of enrollment.

Education. 45% do not have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Average client reading and math proficiency levels: 7th grade and 6th grade, respectively.

Housing. 53% lack stable housing. Nearly all live in high-crime and high-poverty areas of Baltimore City.

Employment & Income. 35% report having no employment in the 12 months prior to enrollment. Median income for the Southern Park Heights, Sandtown/Winchester and Middle East communities – the communities in which many of CFUF’s program participants reside – are $21,218, $18,924 and $14,900, respectively.

Family. 58% report having children under the age of 18 at the time of enrollment.

Substance Abuse. Over 40% report having had a substance abuse problem in the past.

26 - 30 Years Old

31 - 35 Years Old21 - 25 Years Old36 - 40 Years Old

41 - 45 Years Old16 - 20 Years Old46 - 50 Years Old51 - 55 Years Old56 - 60 Years Old

26 - 30 Years Old 23.8%2531 - 35 Years Old 20.0%2121 - 25 Years Old 15.2%1636 - 40 Years Old 15.2%1641 - 45 Years Old 13.3%1416 - 20 Years Old 7.6%846 - 50 Years Old 2.9%351 - 55 Years Old 1.0%156 - 60 Years Old 1.0%1

Total: 100.0%105

Ages:

African-American

Caucasian

African-American 99.0%104Caucasian 1.0%1

Total: 100.0%105

Ethnicity:

SingleMarried

DivorcedNot Answ ered

Domestic PartnerSeparated

Common Law

Single 66.7%70Married 13.3%14Divorced 9.5%10Not Answered 3.8%4Domestic Partner 2.9%3Separated 2.9%3Common Law 1.0%1

Total: 100.0%105

Marital Status:

11

7415

6

I and the mother of my child/ren live together 25.6%

I live alone 16.3%

I live in a shelter or temporary housing 9.3%

I live with friends/relatives/roommates 34.9%

I live with my parents 14.0%

Total: 100.0%

Living Situation:

14

29

Yes 32.6%No 67.4%

Total: 100.0%

Legal/Physical Custody:

Current Child Support Orders:

26

17

Yes 60.5%No 39.5%

Total: 100.0%

Child Support Arrear Orders:

2020

Yes 50.0%No 50.0%

Total: 100.0%

“Street Outreach” – Going where they are!1. Men most often don’t come to us!2. Know your community3. Engage men on their territory

Organization Outreach – Go to the places that are serving Fathers

1. Partnerships2. Community Involvement

Outreach

What’s your Offer (WIIFM)1. Market your services with the Father in Mind2. Assessment Father’s WANTS (needs)3. Don’t let your PROGRAM WANTS (needs)

overshadow the Father 4. Allow and encourage “CANDOR” in your

conversation

Recruitment

Family Services

Responsible Fatherhood

Advocacy

Workforce FATHER

Fathers?

Responsible Fatherhood

Baltimore Responsible Fatherhood Project1. The Curriculum Sessions2. The Skills Workshops3. The Case Management

Service Model1. Four Month Cohort Model

Manhood and Responsible Fatherhood Responsible Parenting Healthy Relationships Working & Money Management

Responsible Fatherhood

Service Model (cont’d)2. Skills Workshops

Child Support 101 Parenting Conflict resolution / Domestic Violence prevention Budgeting & Money Management

3. Case Management Pre/Post Assessments E-Child Support registration Barrier management Home visits Court representation Service referrals

Programs Retention

Responsible FatherhoodWorkforce FATHER

Supporting Fathers in Job Retention

Child Support - Understanding the Dilemma

Programs Retention

Responsible FatherhoodWorkforce FATHER

Supporting Fathers in Job Retention

Child Support - Understanding the Dilemma

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