Focus on Fathers: Dads Supporting Dads

Martin Rivera initially joined Focus on Fathers seeking to grow as a father and is currently a member of our team as a Parent Educator & Outreach Specialist. To cap off our season, he joins us to share how his time with Focus on Fathers helped him break unhealthy cycles from his past and continues to shape what he teaches other dads today.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠.

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Santo Root, a current Focus on Fathers participant and father of five children, joined our community when he was seeking support for his custody situation. He shares his story on how he overcame obstacles to stay involved in his children’s lives and how his time with us has helped him grow in patience and vulnerability.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠.

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Building safer communities starts at home. Eric Marsh, Co-Founder & Facilitator with The Fathering Circle and a former Focus on Fathers team member, joins us to discuss how fathers staying present and active in their children’s lives creates healthier families and reduces community violence.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠⁠.

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Fatherhood is about more than material provision, but it’s an important responsibility. Lyle Boyd, Senior Facilitator with PHMC Workforce Development and a Focus on Fathers alumnus, breaks down what men should know about seeking employment and managing personal finances while keeping their role as provider in its proper perspective.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠⁠.

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

As a man, do you find it hard to know how to handle your emotions? D’Juan Diggs, Lead Parent Educator and alumnus of Focus on Fathers, joins us to discuss what men are commonly taught about expressing their feelings and how handling them in a healthy way can help dads strengthen relationships with their children.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠⁠.

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Focus on Fathers is one of Public Health Management Corporation’s (PHMC) many programs that serve the Philadelphia region. Michael K. Pearson, PHMC’s former President & CEO, joins us as a special guest to discuss how Focus on Fathers advances the organization’s public health mission and its goal to serve not only individuals, but the entire family.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠⁠.

Follow Us

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Fatherhood isn’t something you have to figure out alone – as the saying goes, it takes a village. Lamar Brennan, Assistant Director of Focus on Fathers, joins us to talk about the impact of the program’s community of dads and how it helps men challenge beliefs that hinder them on their parenting journey.  

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠.

Follow Us

Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPC⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/focusonfathershpc⁠⁠

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Did you know that men change when they become fathers, just as women do? Joel Austin, Founder, President & CEO of Daddy University, Inc., joins us to discuss the misconceptions society has about men entering fatherhood and how their role as dads starts before their children are born.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit focusonfathers.phmc.org.

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Instagram: instagram.com/focusonfathershpc

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Daddy University, Inc.’s mission is to provide fathers with the expert knowledge and resources they need to be the fathers they want to be for their children. Since 2004, Daddy University has educated fathers by providing information, services, advocacy, products, training and development. To learn more, visit https://www.daddyuniv.com/17yearanniversary/.

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This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Sometimes the barriers men face on their fatherhood journey go beyond the parent-child relationship. Lynne Hammond, Parent Educator Program Coordinator with Focus on Fathers, explains her role in connecting men with supportive services and dives into how she teaches co-parents to work together in a healthy way.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠.

Follow Us

Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPC⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/focusonfathershpc⁠⁠

This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Do you know what changes to expect in your child’s behavior as they grow? Clarence Iszard, Lead Facilitator with DadLab, breaks down the stages of children’s development and why it’s important for fathers to be involved from the very beginning.

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Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based program that helps fathers, stepfathers and other male caregivers ages 18 years and older develop and maintain healthy relationships with their children. We provide free parenting and co-parenting education classes, case management, job-seeking support and referrals to community resources.

Focus on Fathers is a program of Health Promotion Council (HPC), a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). For more information, visit ⁠⁠focusonfathers.phmc.org⁠⁠.

Follow Us

Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/FocusOnFathersHPC⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/focusonfathershpc⁠⁠

This podcast is supported by Grant #90ZJ0129 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for or necessarily endorse this podcast. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed are those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.