Fatherhood Matters
OUR MISSION
The Rhode Island Fatherhood Initiative was formed to increase father engagement and improve outcomes for children and families statewide.
Join us if you'd like to see real change in the systems that impact you as a father.
Steering Committee Membership
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
Membership is open to agencies, state partners, and father leaders.
FIRST THURSDAY MONTHLY
9:30AM to 11AM
Meeting location varies
Leadership Team
Fathers who take an active role leading board activity, co-facilitate meetings, participate on state and regional boards, and have no dependency court involvement for at least one year (case is closed or dismissed).
All Leadership Team members must be approved.
Contact Christian Nunez with questions or to get involved.
Group Peer Support
Our mission is to empower and inspire fathers in their journey to be the best they can be for their children, families, and themselves.
teen fathers to grandfathers sharing experiences and learning from each other
voluntary group for dads going through divorce or separation, involved with DCYF, first time fathers, and more
all who identify as a father are welcome to attend
This is a Circle of Parents group provided in partnership with Child & Family.
WEDNESDAYS
5:30PM to 7PM
Parent Support Network
535 Centerville Rd, Suite 202, Warwick, RI
Call 401-467-6855 with questions or for fatherhood support
“Increasing father involvement in children’s lives strengthens families, which leads to happier, healthier, and safer communities.”