Fatherhood Matters

The Rhode Island Fatherhood Initiative was formed to increase father engagement and improve outcomes for children and families statewide.

Together, we can make a difference not only in our day to day lives but on a state policy level!

Along with support and community, our goals include engaging fathers to

  • provide authentic input to state agencies and programs

  • partner with fathers to provide leadership and input to RIFI steering committee

  • work with father leaders to increase their knowledge and advocacy skills

  • promote public awareness for policy and practice reform

“Increasing father involvement in children’s lives strengthens families, which leads to happier, healthier, and safer communities.”
— National Fatherhood Initiative
A close-up photograph showing an adult hand holding a baby's hand, with the baby's hand resting on the adult's hand. The baby is wearing a soft, pink and white long-sleeved garment. The image has text that reads 'Father to Father' and a website link 'psnri.org/fatherhood.'

Father 2 Father Group

Wednesdays 5:30-7pm in Warwick

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