Fathers’ Program
SCO’s Fathers’ Program helps fathers reconnect with their children and develop essential parenting skills through classes, workshops, and support groups – plus special events for the whole family. The program provides a supportive environment where fathers can feel safe to share their concerns and learn from one another. This program is designed for non-custodial fathers in partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development.
Parenting skills classes, individual and family counseling, case management, anger management classes, domestic violence prevention classes, parent advocacy, child support & visitation assistance; educational & employment counseling; Father-to-Father mentoring; family budgeting; and mediation & conflict resolution training.
Awards
2018 & 2019 Best Fatherhood Program – New York City’s Department for Youth and Community Development and the 2019 Brooklyn Defender Services Award.
Who Can Benefit from this Program
Non-custodial fathers who need parenting, anger management or domestic violence classes and case management support.
Age Criteria or Other Eligibility Requirements
Non-custodial fathers in Brooklyn with one or more children under 18
How to Access this Program or Service
Contact the program director at 917-966-4620
This program is associated with...
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100%
of participants in our award-winning Fathers' Program met their goals by improving their relationship with their children, financial commitment to their children, and/or connecting to essential services
96%
of 12th graders in SCO's Family Foster Care program graduated high school, with 65% enrolled in post-secondary education