Children thrive when they have the active, loving involvement of both parents. Our children and our community benefit from strong families. The Center on Fathering is a community-based program offering classes, support group meetings and other materials to strengthen families. Families can access an extensive library of books, articles, videos and computer resources on topics of interest.
Staff at the Center on Fathering may assist parents in need of referrals to community resources. The Center on Fathering is the only program of its type in Colorado and is equipped to help dads understand and fulfill their essential role as one of the two most important people in the life of a child. Families can get involved with the Center regardless of their situation or circumstance. The Center works with families who have court involvement, those who are working with the Department of Human Services, and those who want to improve how they parent their children.
Mothers and daughters, who might have questions about fathering, may also utilize the Center on Fathering. Fathers do not need to have involvement with the Department of Human Services to work with the Center.
Dads wanting to improve or enhance their relationship with their children can fill out the Center on Fathering Referral Form and email it to DHSCenteronfathering elpasoco. There is no charge for services. Fathers in Training is a two-session seminar that provides instruction on basic care and safety for infants and toddlers. Parents are given instruction on a broad variety of topics. Nutrition is covered including how to prepare bottles, first foods, allergens, and choking hazards.
This course is a good overview of information needed for parenting a very young child. For more information, or to sign up, contact the Center on Fathering at or email DawnaBraswell elpasoco. No one comes into parenthood totally prepared for the challenges of being a parent. Fathers especially have not been equipped to understand how important and unique they are in their parenting role to their children.
